More than one in 10 Americans has a type of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes depends on a slew of factors (including genetics), but new ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

According to a new study, a balanced regimen of moderate and vigorous activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week, can reduce the risk of various forms of mortality. The study also ...

Walking can bring health benefits, which can vary with different walking styles. See what happens when you enjoy brisk ...

Picking the right type of workouts can help you live a longer, healthier life, a doctor says. Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia said he does four types of workout to stay fit as he ages. His "four ...

It isn’t exactly breaking news that exercise is good for you. Maybe you’ve even seen alarming headlines declaring that sitting is the new smoking. While there’s certainly no debate around the benefits ...

New research has revealed that a single session of weight training can help fight breast cancer. Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia investigated how resistance training and ...

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Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...

Cardio. Incorporating aerobic exercises that get your heart rate up (such as running, swimming or cycling) is key to ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...