Developing a proper training program depends on individual differences, personal goals, physical limitations, as well as current level of fitness. Before you begin any exercise program, check with ...

Staying hydrated with water and limiting caffeine are good ways to reduce stress. Limit caffeine to not more than 300 milligrams (mg) daily (the equivalent of about three cups of regular brewed coffee ...

Matthew Metzgar, a University of Tennessee graduate, is a clinical professor of economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We’re nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ...

As we grow old, is it better to exercise or simply watch our diet? In today's Senior Health column, Dr. Ronan Factora of the Cleveland Clinic describes a recent study that found both are important and ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Why do you work out? For fun? Weight management? Mental health? My reasons have changed over the years. In my mid-20s, I dabbled in Spin and yoga, hoping that this on-off approach would sculpt my ...

Dear Jerry: After playing sports in college, I got lazy and stopped exercising. Recently as a middle-aged guy, I began a decent fitness routine and even added daily meditation. My wife is still in ...