When Pauline Richardson was told, during a routine GP appointment, that her blood pressure was high, in the aftermath of losing her husband it was the least of her worries.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain and quality of life, finds a study published by The ...

At 56, Jennifer Aniston stays in shape with weightlifting and bursts of cardio — and you won't beat her at a plank, her ...

New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise “uses up” heartbeats. It shows that fitter people actually use fewer total heartbeats each day thanks to their lower resting heart ...

The guidelines now advise combining aerobic exercise with resistance training that includes both dynamic and isometric moves—such as planks or wall sits—to help lower blood pressure. If you already ...

Staying active is one of the most effective ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement, rest and nutrition can help you stay strong, flexible and ready ...

Aerobic exercise retrains the vascular system, enhancing blood vessel flexibility and reducing systemic vascular resistance.

How often do you work up a sweat? If your answer is less than three times a week, then you're not at the peak of fitness. To be moderately fit you need three workouts a week; four will give you ...

Aerobic exercise outperformed mind-body exercise, flexibility exercise, strengthening and mixed exercise, and neuromotor exercise.

Aerobic fitness is a good predictor of heart health and longevity. So, how often should you exercise? And for how long to get ...

Regular exercise significantly boosts brain health by increasing blood flow and a key protein, BDNF, which aids in learning, ...

Anaerobic exercise can be tough on your whole body, including your joints. But aerobic exercise is comparatively easier on ...