Readers vividly remember the humiliation — and experts say the test probably did more harm than good.

Cardiologist Eric Topol, 70, spent years researching healthy aging. Now, he lives by what he’s learned.

Doing everyday activities faster, such as gardening and cleaning, may lead to gains in health and longevity — even if you don’t exercise.

Doing everyday activities faster, such as gardening and cleaning, may lead to gains in health and longevity — even if you don’t exercise.

Is your workout too easy? Challenge yourself to get more fit and age better.

Ease yourself into better shape with this modified routine by exercise physiologist Chris Jordan, creator of the original 7-minute workout.

The vast majority of people have probably already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, but fartlek training can help you get back on track. Today, we discuss the benefits of “speed play” at any a...

Sexual intercourse burns calories, raises the heart rate and rarely causes cardiac arrest.

‘Fartleks’ are an effective way to add intensity to activities, which a growing body of science indicates can make your workouts more beneficial.

How the Washington Commanders’ restaurant-trained chefs chop, cook and serve hundreds of pounds of high-end fuel each day.

The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.

Fit, healthy people can and do develop heart disease, and the symptoms can be very different for women. Here's what you should know.

Ashleigh Johnson, one of the world’s top water polo goalies, shares the routine that keeps her skin and hair glowing, despite long hours in the water.

The sport, formerly known as synchronized swimming, has a new name as well as more muscular athletes and more risky tricks.

Four Olympic or Paralympic athletes share home workouts to improve your fitness.

To build a strong upper body, try this javelin workout that requires three medicine balls and a wall.

A metabolism researcher dispels myths about how we burn calories and how this changes as we age.

New research shows aging is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start aging earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.

Raw milk can pose a serious health risk, especially for children and older adults.