A new study found that women with no history of heart disease can decrease their risk of disease with about half as much exercise as men. David Jakle via Getty Images When it comes to heart health, ...

When your pelvic floor is working, you don’t think much about it. But when it’s weak or atrophied, you’re at risk for bladder leakage (especially when coughing, sneezing, or running), pain during sex, ...

Pilates A Pilates instructor says you can get stronger over 40 with just these three equipment-free exercises Pilates A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body you should focus on ...

Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...

Stretching is even more important as we get older, yet its something many people neglect to do. As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscle fibers, says Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, a board-certified ...

Strength training is a useful tool at any age, but it's particularly important as we get older. Sarcopenia, the natural decline of muscle mass and function, begins around age 35 and accelerates ...

Maybe you used to exercise a lot until work and family responsibilities took over your life, or maybe you've never really exercised at all. Either way, there's no time like the present to start ...

DYSMENORRHEA, or painful menstruation, affects up to 90% of women of reproductive age and can significantly disrupt daily life. It may be classified as primary, linked to uterine contractions caused ...