A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Even though most of us do it every day, walking is having a moment of sorts—due to the fact that it’s a low-impact workout that benefits your cardiovascular system and is accessible any time, any ...

New research published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that long-term participation in endurance exercise may help train the immune system to function better and age more slowly. The study ...

Allison Brager, PhD, neuroscientist, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, discusses the interplay between physical exercise and circadian rhythms in improving cardiovascular health. Circadian ...

Share on Pinterest Short bouts of intense exercise could help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, especially in women.Image credit: Maksim Tarasov/Stocksy. Past studies show that getting ...

There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors. But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy ...

Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for as long as anyone has been counting. The American Heart Association reports that this disease accounted for 928,741 ...