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  1. All Exercise & Fitness Articles | Page 1 - Harvard Health

    Nov 1, 2025 · Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for preventing heart disease and extending life. Physical activity triggers favorable changes such as making cells more sensitive …

  2. Exercise & fitness - Harvard Health

    Sep 27, 2024 · Exercising regularly — every day if possible — is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, boost mood, …

  3. 10 tips for exercising safely - Harvard Health

    May 4, 2010 · Sports prompting repetitive wear and tear on certain parts of your body — such as swimming (shoulders), jogging (knees, ankles, and feet), tennis (elbows) — are often overuse …

  4. All Physical Activity Articles | Page 1 - Harvard Health

    Nov 1, 2025 · Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for preventing heart disease and extending life. Physical activity triggers favorable changes such as making cells more sensitive …

  5. Taking up adaptive sports - Harvard Health

    Sep 12, 2022 · Exercise & Fitness Taking up adaptive sports A physical disability or other limitations needn't keep you away from health-boosting activities.

  6. Can exercise extend your life? - Harvard Health

    Mar 13, 2019 · The study explores the association between long-term mortality and various levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). CRF is a measure of how well your heart and lungs pump …

  7. Fitness face-off - Harvard Health

    Feb 1, 2025 · Popular exercise styles can be subject to trends. Scientists have studied high-intensity bursts of exercise a great deal in recent years, but research continues to also focus …

  8. 5 of the best exercises you can ever do - Harvard Health

    Feb 20, 2024 · Some of the best physical activities for your body don't require the gym or that you get fit enough to run a marathon. These "workouts" help keep your weight under control, …

  9. The many ways exercise helps your heart - Harvard Health

    Jan 1, 2023 · Heart Health The many ways exercise helps your heart Physical activity triggers changes in your blood vessels, muscles, metabolism, and brain — all of which promote better …

  10. Racket sports serve up health benefits

    Jun 9, 2017 · Racket sports also serve up a strong social component. You play against other people — either as a single or part of a doubles team — while other exercises like running, …