The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

Exercise can be “better than a drug” at slashing the risk of cancer returning after treatment, landmark research reveals. A world-first trial found that giving patients an “exercise prescription” with ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that structured exercise significantly reduces the risk of death and recurrence in cancer patients, potentially surpassing the effectiveness of some medications. The ...

Osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the joints, is growing increasingly common. Although exercise is a useful lifestyle intervention to ease pain, experts are unsure of the best type of exercise ...

Objective To compare the efficacy of exercise, metformin and their combination on glucose metabolism in individuals with abnormal glycaemic control. Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

In short: A major study of more than 14,000 people has found some types of exercise can be better than anti-depressants alone. Researchers say it doesn't matter how many times a week you exercise, but ...

New research suggests exercise timing impacts fuel usage, not overall effectiveness. Morning workouts before breakfast lean ...

Ever blurt something out and instantly wish you could take it back? That kind of impulsivity is totally normal—but it’s also something you can train. New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & ...

According to researchers, you’re more likely to make exercise a habit if your chosen activity suits your character.

A new study from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Behaviors reveals that adolescents and young adults who use pre-workout ...