Cardiorespiratory fitness may protect men from some cancers

In the journals

Early morning exercise may be the best time for weight loss

In the journals

Testosterone therapy may be safe for men at risk for heart attack and stroke

In the journals

Step up your running and walking workouts

Here's how to make your regular sessions more interesting and motivating.

Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

Your heart pumps blood throughout the body — thousands of miles of veins carry it back.

Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives

If your doctor wants you to take a statin for high cholesterol, you're not alone. More than 40 million Americans take them, too. In fact, statins are the most prescribed drugs in the U.S.But you may h

Stomach troubles with no clear cause: Here's what you can do

Your stomach doesn't feel well. It's not heartburn, but you feel bloated, full, and nauseous.The discomfort started during a meal, or maybe a half an hour later. When this happens commonly, you should

Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?

When this common skin infection affects the lower leg, symptoms can persist for days after successful antibiotic treatment.

Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?

So-called toddler formulas are costly, unnecessary, and sometimes even unhealthy.

8 secrets to a good night's sleep

Tired of feeling tired? Here are some simple tips to help you get to sleep.

Can tongue scraping improve bad breath?

Ask the doctors

Do more for your core

A strong core is vital to staying active. Here are three exercises that can help keep it in shape.

"Unsticking" sticky thoughts

Here's what to do when certain thoughts interfere with your concentration and activities.

Long-lasting C. diff infections: A threat to the gut

Severe diarrhea and colon inflammation can persist for months — or years — after infection occurs due to gut microbiome imbalances.

Are you an everyday exerciser or a weekend warrior?

As long as you meet the recommended exercise goals, working out just one or two days a week may lower your heart disease risk as much as exercising throughout the week.

Move of the month: Side lunge with knee lift

This exercise works your inner and outer thigh muscles and helps improve balance. It also trains your body to move from side to side, as opposed to the more common forward-and-back motions.Starting po

Try this: Look, snap, and connect for better memory recall

Mnemonics, named for Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory, are techniques for recalling information.Mnemonics use cues — such as images, acronyms, rhymes, and easy-to-recall phrases — to reinforce m

How much sleep do you actually need?

Sleep quality counts as much as hours logged.

Check out your skin

A routine full-body skin exam can catch early skin cancer and other potential problems.

Staying regular

What are "normal" bowel habits? Here's what you should know.