If you think doing household chores will save you a trip to the gym, you might want to think again. A new study from Northern Ireland finds that people who report housework as part of their weekly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Physical activity patterns that included vigorous exercise, housework or walking were associated with lower ...

Now we can talk about where active zone minutes come from, and why they’re called “zone” minutes. Your Fitbit (or compatible ...

Perhaps the only good thing about housework -- outside of having a clean house -- is that it has typically been considered good exercise. But a new study indicates some people may be cleaning the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue - My wife and I are senior citizens. I am 89, and my wife is 86. Walking is becoming more difficult for us.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who keep up an active lifestyle into middle-age gain fewer pounds and inches over time -- and the benefit may be even greater for women than men, a new study finds.

Women need about half as much exercise as men to protect their hearts equally, according to a large study using wearable fitness trackers.