Exercise is important when you're trying to lose weight, but it may not be the only factor.

A sedentary lifestyle is bad thing for just about everyone, but it may be especially harmful to menopausal women.

Many people believe that a positive mindset can help them overcome disease. New evidence suggests that the power of the mind-body connection may not only be real, it may also be a two-way street.

Couch potatoes, arise and exercise — you have everything to gain, especially when it comes to heart health.

Teen habits could cast long shadows for men when it comes to high blood pressure (hypertension).

The idea that exercise could help depressed patients isn't a new one. But what could be a new idea is that it could also help their hearts.

Lower back pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. But a little exercise may be able to help.

Even if you happened to wait until after a heart failure diagnosis to think about a healthy diet and exercise plan, it may not be too late.

As teen obesity rates climb, the role of schools in shaping students' exercise habits has come under intense scrutiny. And there may be a good reason why.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}