While humans evolved to perform routine endurance activity, recent secular trends in the United States and globally have resulted in a dramatic rise in the amount of time spent inactive in both ...

Daily cardio leads to a number of health benefits, especially for your heart, lungs, and overall fitness level. Just be careful not to overdo it, experts caution.

Holiday Heart Syndrome is a term coined by researchers to describe the regular increase in AF cases in December and January.

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action ...

Cold exposure can impair your balance, too, since stiff muscles can lead to unsteady ankles and knees, said Dr. Nnaemeka ...

Exercise is often recommended as a helpful way to manage high blood pressure, or hypertension. It strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and can help lower blood pressure over time. However, not ...

Vascular surgeon Dr. Sumit Kapadia advocates simple ankle pump exercises to combat leg fatigue from prolonged sitting. These movements, requiring just 30 seconds hourly, boost circulation by engaging ...

Eating a daily serving of peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the ...

Gym session or park run calling, but chained to your desk all day? When time is extra tight and inactivity is making her feel cramped, trainer Eryn Barber likes to turn to a few light exercises and ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) enhances the functional capacity of patients with heart failure (HF), but its effectiveness remains understudied in low-resource settings such ...