Heart disease continues to lead global mortality rates, but simple lifestyle modifications can substantially reduce risks. Regular physical activity stands out as one of the most effective methods for ...

If you’ve been dodging the gym or your yoga mat’s been collecting cobwebs, you may be pleased to learn that you don’t need to do much to achieve gains. A new study out of Australia suggests a simple, ...

High blood pressure quietly erodes arteries for years before it shows up in a clinic reading, but the dose of weekly movement ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Experiencing one cardiac event is scary, and subsequent hesitation to return to normal life, especially ...

Among more than 7,000 adults who had the ability to walk, 3-5 hours of daily light physical activity was linked to as much as a 20% lower relative risk of mortality over 14 years, Joseph Sartini ...

To begin your fitness journey, ask yourself these questions to help assess your readiness and set realistic goals: Cardiovascular Health: Can I walk a mile in under 15 minutes? Can I walk briskly for ...

Low-intensity training is great for you, no matter what your fitness-tracking gadget says.

Here's a beginner bodyweight workout to try ...