Hope for busy office workers who are largely sedentary in the week as UK Biobank study of 93,000 Brits shows that cramming ...

Scientists have revealed an exercise hack that could drastically reduce the risk of death from cancer and heart disease.

Being physically active for one to two days a week, often called a "weekend warrior," may provide comparable health and life-prolonging benefits as smaller doses of daily physical activity if the ...

From cardiovascular and resistance exercise to stretching and balance work, there are so many aspects to fitness that it’s ...

New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical ...

New research finds that sitting all day is bad for your heart, even if you do 150+ minutes of moderate exercise. Here's what ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called "multi-task exercise," which combines cognitive ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Even light physical activity can sharpen memory and boost mood across all ages. In the long debate over how best to preserve ...

New research shows how being a "weekend warrior" when it comes to exercise can lower anxiety risk throughout the week.

The study recommends two hours of intense physical activity per week to see "clinically meaningful health benefits". This ...