Exercise offers a host of health benefits that range from strengthened muscles and bones to lowering cholesterol levels. Research shows that proper workouts can also build confidence, improve mental ...

Every bit of activity counts when it comes to heart health. (Getty Images) Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of ...

The heart rate zone formula is flawed, especially for women. Here's how to rethink your training. These days, everyone from ...

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action ...

Exercise is famously good for the mind and body. But what type of physical activity is best to reduce your risk of a heart attack? Strength training, cardio and stretching are all beneficial for ...

Among the many benefits of exercise is its research-backed ability to lower blood pressure. Research suggests that getting regular exercise, even in 10-minute increments, can drop your systolic blood ...

A few short bursts of exercise throughout the day may reduce heart disease risk by 50%, according to new research. Women specifically showed the most pronounced effects of short bursts of activity.

Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), has uncovered groundbreaking insights into heart health in ...

New research suggests that even slightly high blood pressure in your 30s may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke later in life. The study by University College London (UCL) of more than 450 ...