Death or serious disability after stroke are more likely for people who have certain risk factors, according to a new study.

As little as five minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous exercise may help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests. While ...

Learn about metabolic syndrome, its causes, symptoms, and ways to manage it. Discover how lifestyle changes and treatments ...

Losing your sense of smell could indicate a serious mental or physical health issue. Scientists suspect inflammation is the ...

After a heart attack, the body is hardwired to sleep in order to recover from injury. New research explores how this happens.

A new study of so-called weekend warriors found that 1 or 2 exercise sessions a week could reduce the risk of mild dementia.

People who have a hard time staying awake during the day or struggle to be enthusiastic about activities may be at risk for a ...

Middle-aged adults with higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels had lower dementia risk in a new study. Cardiorespiratory fitness, or exercise capacity, involves the body’s ability to supply ...

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg may be a key indicator of well-being and healthy aging. Standing on one leg is a key indicator of well-being, revealing more about how ...

In a recent study, people with type 2 diabetes who took Ozempic appeared to lower their Alzheimer’s risk more than those using insulin. Ozempic was also linked to a greater reduction in ...

In a small new study, participants who walked at a steady pace burned fewer calories than those who made lots of stops and starts. Study participants used more oxygen and energy at the start of ...