It might feel like a walk in the park, but trainers say you can turn your stroll into a super-effective workout. Here's how.

New research suggests morning workouts significantly boost heart health. A study of over 14,000 individuals found early ...

You wouldn’t know it to look at me, but I go to the gym three times a week. It’s good for my body (you’ll have to trust me on that) and is a wonderful way to clear my mind. Straining heavy weights ...

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

Posture problems often become more noticeable after 50 as muscles weaken and years of sitting and stress begin to affect the ...

A decade ago, I first wrote about the power of aerobic exercise to improve neuronal plasticity and produce brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)—which stimulates neurogenesis (the birth of new ...

With the first warm days of spring upon us, it’s tempting to lace up your running shoes and hit the trail full-tilt. But ...

Just as we changed our thinking around physical fitness, we need to change our attitude toward cognitive fitness.

Many healthy behaviors help prevent the deterioration of aging, as explained in the book, Improve Your Memory for a Healthy Brain. Memory Is the Canary in Your Brain's Coal Mine. One of the most ...

If you think sprinting, spinning, strength training and other forms of high-intensity workouts are the only "real" forms of exercise, we have some news that might help you breathe easier. "Walking is ...