Researchers followed more than 85,000 adults in the U.K. for about seven years. Women may need less exercise than men to gain similar protection against coronary heart disease, according to a new ...

Menopause affects every woman during midlife, yet many feel unprepared to navigate this complex transition. As estrogen levels begin to decline during perimenopause, new challenges arise — from hot ...

Women benefit much more from exercise than men, reaping many more gains with considerably less work, a new study reports. With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in ...

A new large-scale study has found that women gain greater heart health benefits from exercise than men. Therefore, the current "one-size-fits-all" exercise guidelines doesn't suit both sexes equally.

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

Women are constantly overwhelmed with diet, health and lifestyle advice, yet are rarely the sole focus of exercise science research. A new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study is changing ...

Regular exercise is usually regarded as the cornerstone of good health, but a growing body of research in the fitness and wellness field indicates that more may not be better—particularly for women.

Regular physical activity benefits both the pregnant woman and the baby without increasing risks like miscarriage, low birth ...