Serious blows to the head that affect the brain's ability to work are among the risks of contact sports. And concussions aren't the only injuries that can affect brain function.

Exercise can help treat diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. While getting people to move can be difficult, asking them about fitness habits may spur them to act.

Many medical conditions do not come on suddenly but instead have warning signs first. Diabetes, for example, starts with increased insulin resistance.

Athletes often like to convey the image that they’re rough, tough, and can play through any injury. However, that may not be such a good idea.

Injuries that prevent athletes from exercising can be both extremely frustrating and common. Thankfully, a new treatment for a common tendon condition has shown promise.

The company your child keeps can have a big influence on them, and according to research, physical activity is no exception to this rule.

Sometimes keeping a healthy weight and a healthy level of physical activity can have unexpected benefits. Who would think there's a link between one's weight and their hearing?

The poses, breathing and meditation in a yoga class may do more than help you relax and feel centered. A review of evidence shows that it might relieve low back pain as well.

No activity is more familiar to children than running: running on the playground, down the street, in races or though the house. But kids today may not run like they once did.

It's no secret that regular physical activity can contribute to being healthy as you age. But many might not realize that it's never too late to start.