May 16, 2013: Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

May 15, 2013: Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
It's never too late to start, researchers find

May 02, 2013: Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk

April 30, 2013: Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit
Begin a regular tennis match

April 19, 2013: Health Tip: Resolve to Meet Your Exercise Goals
Make them realistic and attainable

April 12, 2013: Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
Study finds vocal cord disorder can be confused with asthma

April 11, 2013: Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage
Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems

March 01, 2013: Resilient Personality May Bring Better Aerobic Health
But nicer doesn't necessarily equal healthier, research contends

February 22, 2013: Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors
Decrease in walking speed predicts decline in mobility, researchers say

February 19, 2013: Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine
Toned-down workout advised; vigorous exercise too soon can have negative impact, expert cautions

February 17, 2013: Fitness Experts Dispel Common Exercise Myths
Sad to say, walking doesn't really burn as many calories as running

February 04, 2013: Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road
Working out in your 40s could pay off in your 70s and beyond, study suggests

January 28, 2013: Obese Women With Diabetes May Need Different Workouts Than Men
Small study found specific exercise program did less to improve their health

January 23, 2013: Health Tip: Get Fit During Your Commute
Use the time to exercise

January 23, 2013: Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer
Study also found that staying active reduced the risk of dying

January 22, 2013: One Path to Fitter Kids: More P.E. at School
Study finds that reinstating daily classes would fulfill 1/3rd of U.S. goals for kids' exercise

January 17, 2013: Weight Gain a Risk After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
Many patients continue to avoid activity that caused pain before the surgery, researcher says

January 15, 2013: Texting Could Help Spread the Word on Teen Health
Study takes advantage of technology to educate kids on nutrition, fitness

January 11, 2013: Phys Ed Requirements Disappearing at 4-Year Colleges
Some students avoid alternatives such as fitness centers, researcher says

January 09, 2013: Active Video Games May Boost Fitness in Younger Students
Study of inner-city school found traditional gym class more effective for older kids

January 08, 2013: Keeping Cold-Weather Exercise Fresh, Not Frozen
When the going gets cold, the cold get going, experts say

January 08, 2013: Keeping Fit May Boost Survival With Endometrial Cancer
Study found higher death risk for those who were overweight, physically inactive

January 03, 2013: Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men: Study
Resistance training linked to positive cardiovascular effects, but same impact not seen in whites

December 31, 2012: Don't Cut School Recess, Pediatricians Say
It helps kids' overall development and gives them a chance to decompress

December 26, 2012: Today's U.S. Soldiers Fitter Than Decades Ago: Report
However, study found those serving in Afghanistan, Iraq still had beginnings of heart disease

December 19, 2012: Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
In large U.S. survey, Oklahoma ranked lowest while Washington, D.C., ranked highest

December 16, 2012: Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks
Expert gives tips for cold-weather heart health

December 13, 2012: How Well Do You Rise From Sitting on the Floor?
Ability to do this simple task may predict risk of dying, study suggests

November 30, 2012: To Get More Fit, Find a Stronger Workout Partner
Study shows even a virtual one can spur you to exercise longer

November 30, 2012: Even Women Who Exercise Sit Too Much
Study finds that people sit more hours a day than they sleep, raising the risk of chronic health conditions

October 30, 2012: 'The Biggest Loser' May Sour Viewers on Exercise, Study Finds
Expert says popular show is more daunting than motivating

October 29, 2012: Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
Getting fit helped overweight, inactive adults sharpen their thinking skills, too

October 11, 2012: Diet, Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol, Study Suggests
Benefits of lifestyle changes go beyond weight loss for diabetes patients, researcher says

September 05, 2012: It's Possible to Be Obese and Heart-Healthy: Studies
However, some experts contend that being 'fit and fat' is the exception, not the rule

August 07, 2012: More Americans Walking, But Still Not Enough, CDC Says
Almost half of adults don't get enough exercise to improve their health: report

August 03, 2012: Race-Day Diet Can Make or Break a Competitive Cyclist
HealthDay reporter describes nutrition regimen for grueling West Coast bike ride

August 03, 2012: Fitter Kids May Make Better Grades: Study
Policymakers should realize the importance of phys-ed classes, researcher says

July 23, 2012: Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk
But gender, type of sport played are, Canadian researchers report

July 18, 2012: Inactivity May Kill as Many Worldwide as Smoking: Report
Lack of exercise linked to cancer, diabetes and heart disease, which cause about 10% of deaths worldwide

July 16, 2012: Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness
Youngsters who watched more TV had bigger bellies, lower muscular fitness levels, study finds

July 03, 2012: Exercise Might Keep Menopausal Hot Flashes at Bay
Fewer benefits seen in women who were overweight, less fit or had more intense symptoms

June 01, 2012: Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids' Fitness
Children less connected to wired world seem to be in better shape, study finds

June 01, 2012: Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level
Analysis of nearly 2 million swim records found little or no difference until age 13

May 31, 2012: Serious Exercise May Benefit Middle-Aged Arteries
Highly active people had less stiffening of their blood vessels, study found

May 29, 2012: Cash, Coaching May Boost Healthy Living
Study finds that simple changes, reinforced by incentives, can reap rewards

May 28, 2012: Key to More Active, Slimmer Kids: Friends
Small study found they adjust physical activity based on their social network

May 26, 2012: Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit
Expert offers advice on working out in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond

May 25, 2012: Fitness May Boost Survival for Women With Breast Cancer
Disease, chemotherapy often result in lingering damage to women's heart and lungs

May 25, 2012: Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles
Research in African Pygmies also shows how traditional ways of life aid cardiovascular health

May 15, 2012: Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History
Staying in shape lowered odds of developing hypertension by up to 42 percent in study