Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. However, many types of heart disease can be prevented by reducing and controlling risk factors. Corewell Health ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say exercise programs at schools can help with childhood obesity. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Researchers say a school-based physical activity program in Slovenia has ...

Legs are one of the most important muscle groups of your physique. Not only does it bring that serious definition, but it ...

Published results showed a combination of home exercise and physical therapy did not result in greater pain reduction ...

A 3-year structured exercise program post-chemotherapy improved disease-free and overall survival in stage III or high-risk stage II colon cancer patients. Patients in the exercise program reported ...

In people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injuries. The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by ...

Silver Sneakers, Renew Active and Silver and Fit are the most popular fitness programs covered by Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans. These fitness plans typically cover gym memberships, fitness ...

An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues. Supervised exercise programs are associated with significant reductions in ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...