Most people have never heard of the soleus muscle, a small but mighty muscle present in the calf that makes up about 1% of ...

Older adults don’t have to hit a high daily step count to reap serious benefits for their heart health, according to a new analysis. Older women who walked at least 4,000 steps one to two days per ...

We’ve all heard the widespread recommendation of hitting 10,000 steps per day for optimal health, but some groups — such as women over age 60 — may not need that many. That’s according to a new study ...

Long hours of sitting, even with a daily 10,000-step goal, pose significant health risks, warns vascular surgeon Dr. Sumit ...

According to the doctor, prolonged sitting leads to blood stagnation, weakening of vein valves, swelling, and a higher risk ...

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...

Support smoother blood flow with easy, cardiologist-backed habits that fit into your routine and help you actively protect long-term heart health.

Experiencing dizziness upon standing, known as orthostatic hypotension, signals a temporary blood pressure drop. This occurs ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you’re sitting down, the findings of two major new studies led by University at Buffalo researchers are likely to get you moving. Women who met the federal physical activity ...