This surprisingly simple walking test is becoming a go-to tool for measuring real cardiovascular fitness—no gym, no gadgets, ...

New research reveals that exercise may reprogram heart-controlling nerves, giving hope for potentially better treatments for ...

New research reveals exercise may reprogram heart-controlling nerves, giving hope for potentially better treatments for ...

Cardiovascular fitness is one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health, physical performance, and overall quality ...

In a groundbreaking discovery that’s reshaping our understanding of heart health, researchers have found that brief bursts of exercise lasting just minutes can slash heart disease risk by up to 50%.

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build ...

Women gain impressive heart protection from far less exercise than men, according to aHarvard Health report drawing on ...

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For ...

A new study finds just a few 5-minute bursts of movement throughout the day can significantly improve fitness in people who don’t exercise. Quick bursts of movement dubbed “exercise snacks” led to ...

One of the easiest things you can do is to eliminate (or strictly limit) certain foods that are especially hard on your heart ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...