A slipshod workout routine can easily strain the front deltoid muscle. Learn to stave off injury with carefully targeted exercises that work all parts of the shoulder.

A new strength and conditioning program aims to help young athletes fine-tune their agility and safety in the pursuit of peak performance.

Researchers say the rate at which you shed pounds may matter little—your body will reap the rewards either way.

New research bolsters the notion that youngsters are spending too much time on smartphones and not enough on social interactions, exercise and sleep.

Study finds ointments marketed for a wide range of a conditions—including nerve pain, burns, sprains and back pain—are often ineffective.

When you populate your day with iced coffees, sweet teas and other flavored beverages, you're cramming hundreds of additional calories into your diet.

Modest increases in physical fitness can improve overall health, ultimately paying off with a healthier heart.

A bite tally for each meal might sound tedious, but it's likely less work than counting calories—and it helps avoid mindless eating.

After four decades as a smoker, Vicky Walker has found long-lasting escape thanks to a smoking cessation program and its ever-accessible leader.

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

For the chronically ill, anxiety often comes with the territory. Here’s how to keep it in perspective.

New research buttresses the understanding that genetics plays an outsized role in determining a person's success with weight loss.