Fitness

If work keeps you frequently […]

Strength Training at Any Age

You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going for a run or hopping on a […]

Americans spend a lot of time sitting—at their desk, in the car, and on the couch. This can take a toll on their health.

In fact, research has shown that long periods of sitting can increase the risk of heart disease and […]

Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as:²

• Heart disease.
• Cancer.
• Type 2 diabetes.
• High blood pressure.
• Osteoporosis.
• Obesity.

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Spring is here, which means it’s time to get outdoors and get active.

Read on to find out how much exercise you and your family need in a day. Learn new ways that being active can benefit your health now and […]

Tiffany Powell-Wiley, M.D., M.P.H., is dedicated to making Americans healthier.

She focuses on research related to heart health […]

Pain. It’s your body’s way of warning you that something might be wrong. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid exercise. In fact, depending on the type of pain you have, exercise could actually help.

There are two kinds of pain—acute (temporary) and chronic (ongoing).