It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it. By Amanda Loudin Hypertension affects more than half of America’s adult population. It is a leading cause of stroke and heart attack, and often ...

What exactly happens in our brain when we make the decision about whether to exercise, or whether to reach for a particularly tempting snack, has to date been a mystery to science. Studies in mice by ...

You start a workout routine with genuine enthusiasm, but within weeks you’re finding excuses to skip sessions, feeling unusually tired, or mysteriously losing motivation. You blame laziness or lack of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

If you’re someone who’s planning to live a fulfilling life, then staying active can help you seize the dream. Exercising has proven to lower the risk of life threatening diseases. The World Health ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its own, experts say.

Getting enough exercise, especially light to moderate intensity, may help reduce depression symptoms as effectively as ...