I’m bringing up that word: exercise. Truth is there are few ways around it, and nothing but good if you can embrace it, like shaving a year off your brain’s age. But don’t give up hope if you can’t exercise…

Drugs work, but I also like to look beyond pharmacologic solutions to underlying causes. That’s why I’m sharing data on a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise found to lower blood pressure as effectively as a drug…

If asked when a person’s physical performance begins to decline, most of us would guess in their 50s or 60s. But we’d be way off as the results of a 47-year study have revealed. Thankfully, there’s a silver lining…

Physical therapy after a stroke is common to help survivors regain their abilities. But there’s another good reason to use exercise after stroke recovery: the potential to send mitochondria to the brain to support the healing process…

Sitting. It’s so bad for us, but is there any way to get around it? How can you possibly counter the damage to your health after sitting eight or more hours a day at work and then winding down in front of the TV for a few more? In 22 minutes, that’s how…

It’s not always easy to get to the bottom of mysterious muscle cramps. But if you pay attention to the signs you can most likely narrow it down to one of six common causes of cramping.

We’ve got all kinds of reasons for not exercising. But if you’re not walking because it takes hours a day to get in 10,000 steps, I’ve got the shortcut to better benefits in a fraction of the time…

Nearly 30% of adults over the age of 45 have knee osteoarthritis, and for half of us, the symptoms are severe. The pain is one thing, but when it keeps you from enjoying life, something’s got to give — and this is it…

Changes to your circadian rhythm that happen with age can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. That in turn, can increase your risk for heart trouble. This easy 3-minute activity can help you beat both…

Gyms are just not for me, so I found something better. Bodyweight training requires no special equipment and it’s easy to do at home. Get started to stay strong into your 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond…

Muscle cramps are a common problem with a lot of potential causes. But no matter what’s causing your muscle cramps, regular cramping isn’t something you should ignore. It’s your body’s way of telling you something’s not right…

Good reasons to exercise include improving body composition, metabolism and heart health. But who has 150 minutes a week? No problem, try interval running and get these benefits and more in a fraction of the time.