NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need.

There’s been a big push in the health community to count all forms of activity as some form of exercise. And while any ...

In a large UK Biobank analysis, a higher proportion of vigorous physical activity relative to total activity volume was ...

A new study published March 30 in the European Heart Journal looked at links between vigorous exercise and the risk of ...

And it only takes a few minutes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just five minutes of daily vigorous exercise can cut death risk for next 6 years, scientists say Just five sets every day of ...

What is exercise snacking? The fitness method that could cut dementia risk - Short, vigorous bursts of activity have been ...

Is it better to move more or move harder? Two new 2026 studies suggest that while movement volume matters, vigorous intensity acts as a unique shield against chronic disease.

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

Here is how to seamlessly fit some vigorous bursts of exercise into your busy schedule.

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...