Experienced lifters ensure that they don’t bend their spine under load, especially while doing squats or deadlifts. However, ...

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a ...

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing ...

This week’s column is about two apparently unrelated events: my re-reading of The Citadel, by AJ Cronin, a classic novel/tearjerker about a British General Practitioner, written in 1937, and the new ...

Metabolic health is sometimes used as a measurable indicator of how key systems in your body are functioning. And it's really ...

The College of Idaho offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science, which use exercise as the lens to analyze human performance and human health. Through the ...

Everything I’ve learned—and science confirms—about being underweight and overweight at different times in my life.

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

A well-chosen fitness tracker can provide a lot of valuable feedback and positive reinforcement in the early stages of your ...

Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.

Caracas, Venezuela • President Nicolás Maduro is finally gone from Venezuela. He was captured by U.S. forces and flown out of ...

Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...