More than one in 10 Americans has a type of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes depends on a slew of factors (including genetics), but new ...

Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

All kinds of exercise are good for your brain, researchers said, but mind-body workouts could be especially effective. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Working out can be a great way to protect your ...

Walking can bring health benefits, which can vary with different walking styles. See what happens when you enjoy brisk ...

Any time is better than never, but research suggests you can score even more blood sugar benefits by carving out time to ...

Gentle range of motion exercises can help people with ALS maintain flexibility, ease stiffness, and support comfort in daily movement.

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared ...

Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...

While regular strength training can protect your bones, there is one type of exercise people over 60 should avoid to protect ...