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.

It's the universal bargain we strike with ourselves after a long workout: a slice of cake, a "reward" latte, maybe even a "healthy" granola bar that's secretly a sugar bomb. But if you've ever ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is believed that exercise helps to keep our bones strong by putting them under stress and subjecting them to jolts and ...

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 ...

When you’re exhausted, burned out or short on time, the notion of slipping on gym clothes and pushing yourself to work out can feel impossible. But a casual stroll or stretching session might not seem ...

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 ...

As our lawmakers come back from their August recess overloaded with the passionate echoes of their respective constituencies, I think it is important to remember that there are two sides to the ...