Your official weekly (and daily) exercise breakdown. Medically reviewed by Vivek Cherian, MD You’ve heard it time and time again: Exercise is good for you. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve gotten ...

You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health benefits — ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need.

The Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal.

Most adults aren't regularly exercising to build and maintain muscle strength, even though the research on its benefits for health and longevity is overwhelming. But experts say there's ample evidence ...

The cardio craze has ebbed and flowed for decades. At various points in time, it’s felt like everyone is obsessed with cardio-based workouts—and doing a lot of them—from step aerobics in the ’80s to ...

Yes, walking can help your meet your fitness goals. A sports medicine physician shares a step-by-step guide to burning fat ...