Years-long study finds city dwellers in tree-shaded neighborhoods experience less psychological distress and enjoy better general health.
Researchers suspect women who have apple-shaped bodies are at increased risk of heart trouble.
Researchers are beginning to pin down the underlying genetics of a hereditary heart disease that causes high levels of LDL.
Busy lifestyles force many to cram their fitness into the weekend—and it's much better than no exercise at all, researchers say.
Hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and smoking have long been seen as risk factors for stroke. A new report says it's time we add sleep disorders to the list.
Want better results with health goals? Pin down the mental processes that put you in a fitness-minded mood.
Researchers find women 60 and older are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke if they used antibiotics for two months or longer.
Even a modest increase in fitness level can improve longevity and quality of life.
The speed of your strength-training workout is a strong indicator of your overall health—and could hint at your possible lifespan.
If your enthusiasm for fitness is waning, a walking group could bring new energy—and accountability.
A long-running CDC analysis has found veterans ages 35 to 70 suffer cardiovascular conditions at a greater rate than non-veterans.
