The natural world is our natural home. This may sound obvious, but to many it’s a forgotten truth. There is so much drawing us away from the grounding and nourishing world around us. But no matter how cut off we may feel, or how far into our own darkness we fall, the sun always rises with the possibilities of the day ahead.

Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school may help anxious third-graders improve their well-being and emotional health, according to a small study.

A review of studies on exercise and happiness addresses some lingering questions about the effects of physical 

activity on positive health conditions.

A 30-minute daily or alternate-day facial exercise program sustained over 20 weeks improved the facial appearance of middle-aged women, resulting in a younger appearance with fuller upper and lower cheeks, report researchers.

Exposure to air pollution on city streets is enough to counter the health benefits of exercise in adults over 60, according to a new study.

Physical exercise may help people exert more control over impulsivity, a new, small study suggests. “There’s a lot of neuroscientific evidence that suggests mood-altering effects of physical activity could change how you make decisions...”

Many of us know that our children’s posture is a problem. We struggle to know what to do about it, having already learned the futility of simply telling a child to “sit up straight.” Truth be told, we often are at a loss to know how to inhabit our own bodies in ways that are comfortable and relaxed, yet strong and energetic. 

If you have been struggling with self-confidence or simply want to increase you sense of inner power, there is a simple, yet extremely effective martial arts technique that can help you reconnect with your inner brilliance.

Your body has a maximum operating temperature, according to a physician who knows an overheated person when she sees one.

The link between exercise and the brain may be a product of our evolutionary history and past as hunter-gatherers, researchers say.

Social situations can have a positive influence on your personal health choices. Studies show that the more socially active a person is, the better their memory.

Vibration machines promise significant fitness benefits with minimal effort, claiming that just ten minutes of use equals an hour of traditional exercise. However, evidence supporting these claims is mixed, particularly concerning weight loss. While some studies suggest benefits for certain populations, more research is needed to validate the effectiveness of these machines for general fitness.

Some neighborhood designs more conducive to exercise and general well-being than others, new research shows.

Fluid is a previously unacknowledged source of the tension we feel when we stretch our muscles, research suggests.

When we feel criticized (by others or by ourselves), it is often the psoas that reacts by contracting or hardening and becoming rigid. Taoists refer to the psoas as the muscle of the soul because of its connection to our deepest essence and core identity.

Three things happen to the brain when we exercise, says Wendy Suzuki, professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. She offers a quick explanation in just 90 seconds.

In a remote area of Tanzania, Hadza men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal. Meanwhile, Hadza women gather tubers, berries, and other fruits.

Everyone knows that exercise helps keep weight off and is good for your heart. Now, scientists say it also appears to prevent age-related hearing loss in mice.

Minimal exercise may be all it takes for postmenopausal women to better regulate insulin, maintain metabolic function, and help prevent significant weight gain, a new study suggests.

Exercise releases irisin, a hormone that helps the body shed fat and keeps it from forming, new research shows.

The key to sticking with an exercise program is actually enjoying it, new research shows.

British breasts are getting bigger, with an annual survey indicating the average woman’s bra size has increased from a 36C to a 36DD

They have identified the neural networks that connect the cerebral cortex to the adrenal medulla, which is responsible for the body’s rapid response in stressful situations.