Do the benefits of exercise differ by sex? The answer is yes, evidence suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Exercising ...

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

When starting a regular exercise program, the skeletal muscle of sedentary men and women with overweight and obesity differs in burning sugar and fatty acids, but regular training can lessen these ...

Share on Pinterest A small new study suggests vigorous exercise can help suppress the “hunger hormone,” particularly in females. mihailomilovanovic/Getty Images Exercise has a complex relationship ...

For centuries, medical researchers have exclusively studied men. Despite the fact that women are physiologically very different, sex differences have been ignored, and findings have been carelessly ...

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But ...