We've all heard the excuses for not exercising – 'I'm too busy', 'I'm tired', 'there's not enough time in the day', and so on – but the benefits of exercising for 30 minutes, five days a week, can far outweigh any risks.

Researchers have found that younger stroke sufferers may be able to regain function by using exercise.

A new Canadian study has found that diabetics may be able to achieve better blood sugar control during workouts if they lift weights before doing cardio exercise.

Kids who use virtual games that require physical movements to stimulate activity on the screen do not necessarily meet their daily exercise requirements.

Hip resurfacing does not necessarily mean an end to running, says a new study undertaken in France. The study revealed that 90 per cent of those who had hip resurfacing surgery and who ran regularly prior to surgery were able to continue with running afterwards.

Those with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease can benefit from doing the slow and controlled movements of tai chi, according to a study by the Oregon Research Institute.

A study published in Nature has revealed that exercise may play a key force in speeding up the removal of waste inside the body's cells.

Working out regularly can boost the mood of those with chronic pain and illnesses such as back pain, cancer and heart disease. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine analysed 90 previous studies of exercise and mood correlation.

The international journal Psycho-Oncology has published a new study, undertaken by researchers at the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, on physical activity for people affected by cancer.

A study by Newcastle University has found that attitudes to food and fitness are largely fixed by the time individuals reach the age of 10.

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that taking the stairs instead of the elevator saves time, makes you fitter and contributes to weight loss.

According to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association fitness reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease more than diet.

A study of 40 athletes has found that training for extreme endurance sports, such as marathons and triathlons, stretched muscles in the heart and made recovery from exercise slower.

We've all heard that we should exercise for health, but Harvard psychiatrist Dr John Ratey says we should exercise to keep our brains from 'eroding'.

Researchers at Temple University in the US have been experimenting with 'barefoot' shoes.

Obesity and lack of exercise are factors that contribute to colon disease, according to a study undertaken by a Swedish research group.

A study by Swedish researchers has confirmed that exercise helps prevent migraines.

A study has found that weekly yoga and stretching classes can ease the pain for those suffering with chronic lower back pain.

Exercising during pregnancy is safe for mothers and babies, but it won't necessarily keep pregnancy weight down for overweight women.