Exercise doesn't have to be complicated. Even simple walks with friends may improve your health.

Couch potatoes, get up and move. Exercise — even a little bit — could help you live longer.

You may have more to thank your parents for than just your height and eye color. The way they raised you might affect your heart health as an adult.

Making healthy lifestyle changes to lose weight is likely a smart choice for the long-term health of all obese people — even if they don't yet have medical issues related to their weight.

Pumping iron to stay strong may keep your heart pumping, too. Healthy lifestyle practices may prevent the majority of heart attacks in younger women.

That whole-grain bread is good for more than just a tasty sandwich — it may help you live longer.

Obesity and metabolic problems may not always go hand-in-hand. Some obese people may not develop the metabolic changes that are often tied to obesity.

Memory and thinking tend to slow down in older adults, but those who stay physically active may keep their minds running smoothly.

Lowering your risk for health problems like diabetes and heart disease through diet may be simpler than once thought. Patients may need to simply focus on eating healthy, natural foods in general, rather than worrying about how healthy foods affect factors like blood sugar.

Want to reduce your heart disease risk? Some sun salutations or warrior poses might help.