Historical evidence suggests that people have practiced stretching for thousands of years — especially warriors, who would stretch...

Working from home means Americans are more sedentary than ever. All that time spent sitting down can have repercussions, from heart...

Too busy to go to the gym? Don’t worry — you can stay healthy by incorporating at least 15 minutes of fast walking into your everyday...

Stay in Motion It's the golden rule of joint health: The more you move, the less stiffness you'll have. Whether you're reading, working,...

Think you have to hit the mat or gym to work your core? Think again. Whether you’re reading a book, riding in a car, or catching up on...

Ready to get walking again? Doing so can be crucial for your health, not to mention helping you to take off the weight you put on during...

Muscle mass and strength naturally decline with age, but there are things you can do to protect and maintain your muscles. A healthy diet...

Does the popular activity benchmark of walking 10,000 steps a day feel like too distant of a goal? Don’t worry, you can get health...

Let’s face it. Some weeks, picking kids or grocery bags up from the floor is about as close as we’re going to get to doing squats—or any...

If you only move forward when walking, you're missing out on the pretty impressive benefits that come with simply reversing course. Yes,...

Fruit has more than the power to hydrate on hot summer days. It can also deliver electrolytes — minerals that are critical for the body...

Poor circulation, or peripheral artery disease (PAD), typically results from plaque buildup in the arteries. Over time, this buildup can...

I have always been a yogurt lover. It’s a versatile, creamy delight that anchors breakfast, boosts smoothies, and even serves as a...

In America, we primarily rely on cars to get around. But that’s not the case in other parts of the world, including Europe and Japan,...

When starting a strength-training routine , most people head to the weight rack. But when it comes to working your muscles, dumbbells...

Exercising in the morning may uniquely benefit heart and lung functioning in older adults, according to new research. The study,...

By now you’ve heard of pickleball. The increasingly popular paddle sport, which has similarities to tennis and ping pong, has attracted...

It’s nearly impossible to leave your house in the morning these days without seeing dozens of people out walking. Some move quickly,...

High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, raising your risk for heart attack and stroke. Adopting lifestyle changes...

The amount of time needed to walk 10,000 steps depends on individual factors like walking speed and stride length, generally falling...