Think walking is enough for heart protection? A cardiologist explains why women who skip strength training may be missing out on an opportunity to lower heart attack risk by almost 45 percent…

You don’t need a gym, a trainer or a long workout to make sure your strength is there when you need it most. A simple four minute resistance routine helped older adults make gains in the everyday skills that matter for staying fit and independent.

Deciding to make healthy changes can be daunting, what with so many to choose from and all. If you want to avoid setting yourself up for failure but want to be healthier and happier, get started with this one simple thing…

Can 10 minutes of exercise help your body fight cancer? It may not sound like much. But when it comes to teaching your body to become a tougher place for cancer to grow, it’s a very good place to start.

Your brain’s nightly “dishwasher” relies on cerebrospinal fluid to help clear waste. Power it up with a simple body movement that supports the process in a surprising way: a hydraulic-like connection between the abdomen, spine and brain.

Protein after 50 isn’t just about preserving muscle. Leucine, a key amino acid found in protein-rich foods, may also help support the mitochondria that power your cells, making it part of a bigger strategy for cellular energy and healthy aging.

After years of mixed findings, a new meta-analysis may explain why vitamin D helps depression symptoms in some studies but not others: Like with medicine, dosage matters…

Most people think of peppermint as a remedy for digestion. But a new study found the minty herb may also help lower blood pressure, especially when numbers are just starting to creep up. The catch? How you use it matters…

Serotonin may be best known as the brain’s “feel-good” chemical. But new research suggests it may also activate a hearing-related brain circuit that can turn up the volume on tinnitus — especially for some people taking medications that boost it…

You may not drink every day, or even every week. Or maybe you do. But there’s the occasional special weekend when you have a few. Is that a problem? If you have certain metabolic risk factors, it could be — especially for your liver.

Summer sun can do a number on your skin. But new research suggests one juicy fruit may help support your skin’s natural defenses from the inside out — by influencing genes tied to the skin barrier and oxidative stress.

Knee pain can make surgery feel like the obvious next step, especially when you’re told something inside your knee is torn. But for many aging knees, the tear may not be the real problem. A 10-year study is raising serious questions about a common meniscus surgery, and what may help instead.