Cardio (also called cardiovascular exercise or aerobic exercise) is an important part of staying physically fit. During cardio, your heart beats faster, pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body.

More than one in 10 Americans has a type of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes depends on a slew of factors (including genetics), but new ...

Walking can bring health benefits, which can vary with different walking styles. See what happens when you enjoy brisk ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often isn’t the workout ...

Higher levels of muscle mass and less visceral fat are linked to younger brains, according to a new study. It’s another sign ...

Some of the consequences of owing your body sleep are readily apparent, like feeling drowsy, irritable, or brain-foggy, or ...

You can't choose your body type, but understanding it can help you optimize your fitness routine. People with the body type known as mesomorph tend to have an easier time building muscle, losing fat, ...

Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body types are endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Your body type can play a factor in the exercises ...

Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...