When we think of professional athletes training, we think of crazy workouts that the average person could never do. As it turns out, that’s not the case.

Want to reduce your risk for dementia? A recent study in JAMA (Journal of Medical Association) found that people between the ages of 40-79 who walked on the average 3,800 and 9,800 steps each day reduced their risk of mental decline

Skinny or not, it’s belly fat that increases health risks according to new guidelines published by the American Heart Association.

Exercise can change how crucial portions of our brain communicate as we age, improving aspects of thinking and remembering – according to a new study that observed aging brains and the effects of aerobic workouts.

1. Not smoking
2. Eating healthy
3. Exercising regularly
4. Maintaining a normal weight
5. Alcohol only in moderation

A new study among Americans shows that replacing just five grams of margarine, butter or mayonnaise with the same amount of olive oil was associated with 30% lower risk of heart attack or stroke when consumed over a course of five years.

It’s not age that’s slowing our metabolism, new research suggests. If you’re middle-aged and have been slowly but steadily putting on weight for years, you’ve probably attributed it to an age-related decrease in metabolism. And if you are a woman in menopause, your metabolism slows even more – right? Not true, says a new paper published in Science.

When children gain excess weight, the culprit is more likely to be eating too much than moving too little, according to a fascinating new study of children in Ecuador published in Oxford Journal of Nutrition.