Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking the stairs is a form of NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. (Getty Images) (Cavan Images via Getty Images) Maybe ...

A new study finds that daily activity—even light chores or walking—may reduce your risk of cancer. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) Everyday habits can shape your future health more than you might realize. A ...

New research reveals a compelling link between physical activity and improved memory function. Findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity indicate ...

The findings, published in The Lancet, showed that small, achievable shifts in people’s daily activity can prevent up to 20 percent of deaths. Walking at a moderate pace for an extra five minutes a ...

Exercise is known to reduce cancer risk — but that doesn’t have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs. A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and other light-intensity ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...

What: In a prospective cohort study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged ...