America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

In people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injuries. The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

As a rheumatologist, I see patients seeking a diagnosis and treatment for a common ailment, arthritis. Although medication can reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent disease progression, many ...

Isokinetic exercise is a type of strength training in which the speed of the movement remains constant, but the resistance varies. People tend to use specialized exercise machines to perform these ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...