The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

To best understand water aerobics, Schenone likes to break it down word by word. "The term 'aerobic' in a fitness setting means the exercise promotes any type of cardiovascular, or heart, conditioning ...

A new study on middle-aged mice found that regular running increased a brain chemical called dopamine, which plays a big role ...

The days are getting shorter and the nights longer— making self-care even more important as many of us are gearing up for our annual fight with Seasonal Affective Disorder. That’s where aerobics comes ...

When it comes to exercise, most people think of popular cardio activities such as running, swimming or cycling. While each of these are great ways of getting your heart rate up, toning your muscles ...

Choosing between Yoga and Zumba depends on your fitness goals. Yoga excels at stress reduction, flexibility, and mental calm, while Zumba offers a high-energy cardio workout for calorie burning and ...

After 50, staying active is key for keeping your bones strong. Experts recommend a mix of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises. To support bone ...

OBJECTIVES: To explore whether movement quality has influence on heart rate (HR) frequency during the dancespecific aerobic fitness test (DAFT). METHODS: Thirteen contemporary university dance ...

Elevated uric acid, medically known as hyperuricemia, occurs when the body produces more uric acid than the kidneys can remove. Over time, this leads to painful gout attacks, joint stiffness, and even ...

Strong bones start with strong habits—and these expert-backed exercises will help you build both. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT After 50, staying active is key for keeping ...