exercise & fitness

If you like to sleep late, running in the morning might seem scary for you, but the benefits that come with lacing up your running shoes as soon as you wake up could convince you otherwise. Being committed and focused on a morning run is not an easy task, but it will start to feel natural after a couple of weeks.

Habits are everyday efforts and fitness is one that is no different. Here are 7 practical tips that can help you make (and keep) the fitness habit.

When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, the best path to follow is the one that results in a healthy diet and active lifestyle. There are no shortcuts.

Small changes in lifestyle can make a big difference in Type 2 diabetes. They should not only be acknowledged, but also celebrated.

Here are ten simple things you can do to improve your health and feel better throughout this year's hectic holiday season and beyond.

Hospitals report a 30% spike in ER visits on Thanksgiving, with many people experiencing shortness of breath, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy and stay out of the ER.

Residency is a time where you are at risk for establishing a lot of unhealthy habits. Don't let that happen to you. Here are tips for staying healthy and fit.

Teaching health literacy in high school should be every bit as important for students' future success as math and American history.

Minimize the risk of kids getting injured on trampolines by purchasing the right equipment, having strict trampoline rules, and providing adult supervision.

By conducting just a little bit of research, older adults can find a safe and welcoming gym to carry on an active lifestyle well into their senior years.

All of that pounding from recreational running must be bad on our knees, but science suggests otherwise. What then is the cause of osteoarthritis?

Here are 12 common and beloved excuses people use for not exercising. And, the reasons why they just don't hold up.