Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, ...

A study has found that convenient access to a nearby major park in young adulthood may improve cardiovascular health in midlife.

Activities like walking, swimming or cycling can improve your heart's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This ...

Foods for a Healthy Heart classes being taught in English and Spanish across the Unites States this February—American Heart ...

Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role ...

A healthy diet will help you prevent new heart problems, which is called secondary prevention, and it will help improve ...

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Too cold and snowy to step outside? Stay in! Research shows you can improve your health and happiness right from the comfort ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that adults get 7 or more ... sleep is one of the pillars of health. The American Heart Association has called it one ...

“This is my favorite party game when mixing kids and adults,” says Scott Cooper, owner of Seattle-based Blue Highway Games. A cross between Pictionary and telephone, each player attempts to ...