Even nonusers said they'd pay higher taxes to support local fitness, study says
New guidelines underscore local government's role in providing healthy diet and exercise
Improper saddle height, handlebar reach among most common misalignments for riders
Research disproves theory that physical activity may actually decrease lifespan
British study suggests diet and other changes are needed, too
Initiatives aim to improve workers' health, and reduce insurance costs
Italian program cut cardiac deaths by nearly 90 percent
Fewer go to rehab centers after joint replacement, study finds
Researchers renew call for more physical activity to keep children healthy
Here's how to avoid injury
Other research suggests TV food ads boost kids' obesity risk
Physiotherapy, rest beat corticosteroid injections, research shows
Even women not considered overweight are vulnerable to problems, study finds
Sports-linked woes have fallen by half in 10 years, study finds
Survey suggests specialized regimens are falling out of favor
Doctors urge neurocognitive tests be used before return to play is OK'd
'Disordered eating' in female competitors releases fewer protective hormones
A few 10-minute strolls are even healthier than one long walk, study shows
Avandia cut odds for those at high risk while Altace did not, study finds
It triggers changes in eye pressure, research shows
Activity in year prior to diagnosis improved outlook, study found
Therapists offer preventive exercises for users of handheld digital devices
Overweight youngsters usually become overweight adolescents, study finds
Just 30 minutes a day helps you stay strong, they say
Even a mild workout reverses arterial damage, study suggests
Two-thirds of Americans now at risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, report finds
AHA calls on schools, states to lead fight against obesity
One finds it hydrates athletes better, while the other shows no benefit
Brain chemical study suggests humans may be wired for restlessness or just staying put
Review of the data finds activity keeps mental decline at bay
Finding may have implications for cardiac research, experts say
Stretching, warming up, and knowing when to stop can chase injuries
Yet society has to do more to encourage healthy lifestyles for older people, experts say
In rare cases, heavy strain triggers deadly aortic dissection, experts say
Now you can get your workouts courtesy of your PC or iPod
Guidelines recommending 1 hour per day should be revised upward, experts say
But lifestyle changes, such as exercise, counteract effects of this gene, study suggests
Study finds big heart benefits for folks 40 and older
It also boosts daily function, researchers say
Going to the gym or running errands, it's all heart-healthy, study finds
Large, 10-year study shows big benefit to exercise and healthy diet
About 8 million Americans suffer from debilitating peripheral arterial disease
Exercise, healthy diet, no smoking, staying trim and moderate drinking are key, study finds
Soft sand is no friend to joints, experts warn
See your doctor before embarking on any new summer regimen, experts advise
Experts say underlying structural problems are probably to blame
Three out of four were far from accurate, study found
Exercise-induced injuries may respond to antioxidants in the juice, researchers say
Obesity is to blame and consequences could overwhelm U.S. health-care system, experts say
This combo is the best route to cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says