Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exercise really is as good as a drug, a groundbreaking new study found. In a global trial, workouts did better than pricey ...

The behaviors you and your husband have identified — exercise vs. food choices — are quite different. However, they both bolster the body’s insulin response, which in turn helps maintain optimal blood ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve been an endurance athlete my whole adult life. After having COVID-19, I’ve gone from running marathons at an 8-minute mile pace to needing walking breaks whenever I run. Are there ...

Dear Doctors: I am 82 years old, and I have tested negative for Alzheimer’s disease. But I do have some cognitive dysfunction. Can this be slowed? I exercise 30 minutes a day. In addition to that, I ...

Dear Doctors: I want to know more about how exercising gives you a better chance of recovering from colon cancer. I’ve been trying to help my brother-in-law, who just got diagnosed. He doesn’t ...

A doctor named Karl Zarse shared some good news for those of us who aren't a fan of going to the gym for hours at a time.

In a world where the pursuit of eternal youth seems to be an ever-present goal, one simple yet powerful key to longevity is often overlooked. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ...

DEAR DOCTOR: I’ve been feeling a bit down lately, and I read that even one hour a week of exercise could reduce depression. How much exercise is optimal to reduce the likelihood of depression? Dear ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." WORKING OUT REGULARLY has a profound effect on all aspects of your health, including your heart and ...

Q: My doctor put me on a glucose monitor to track my blood sugar for a few weeks. There were three nights when my husband and I went walking after dinner, and those readings were better. He thinks ...

Scientists and doctors love to joke that exercise is a pretty great drug. But can workouts really compete with chemotherapy to prevent a disease like recurrent colon cancer? That's been tough to prove ...