EDITOR’S NOTE: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is. “Exercise snacks” are short bursts of activity — 30 seconds to five or 10 ...

The trial, in people treated for colon cancer, showed clear evidence that an exercise program lowered the risk of disease recurrence and death. By Nina Agrawal A first-of-its kind study adds powerful ...

It’s pretty easy to fall out of an exercise routine - but not so easy to get back into good habits of hitting the gym or the walking trail. A recent study found that half of Americans abandon exercise ...