Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you need to know to keep statistics at bay.

Balance and coordination exercises can be simple, at-home activities—and a bit of fun to boot.

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This superfood is a weapon against weight gain, belly fat and diabetes.

Researchers suspect high levels of a key hormone in the blood could hint at a person's risk of developing age-related ailments, such as weakness and poor balance.

Research suggests moderate, regular fitness activity—cycling outdoors, especially—could help keep your mind and body young, lowering the risk of early death.

A woman with Parkinson’s disease gets back on her feet through the perfect beat—music-based rehab that feels more like entertainment than therapy.

These key exercises can help you zero in on the critical muscle groups needed to enhance overall back strength.

In an increasingly gluten-sensitive, carb-conscious world, bread is getting a tough rap—and it's not often warranted.

New research indicates a frail brain could be more susceptible to neurological problems such as dementia, as the patient is less able to cope.

But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.

Research shows it's much easier to preserve good health than reverse poor health—and everything worsens once diabetes enters the picture.