Pulmonary fibrosis can lead to shortness of breath and a decreased ability to exercise. A recent study looked at how rehabilitation affects measures of exercise ability.

Physical activity can help to protect against disease, and vigorous exercise isn't the only kind that can improve your health.

Weight loss has been linked to better heart health, but a recent study indicated that the benefits of dropping pounds may depend on whether they stay off.

Doctors have long suspected a link between depression and head injuries. A recent national study looked at this possible link in teenagers.

With older age can come retirement and a chance to slow down, and according to research, that slowing down can carry over to physical activity as well.

Many companies are making changes to encourage healthy lifestyle habits at work. But how effective are these efforts? Are they just trendy or do they improve the health of employees?

Weight loss can be a long journey. However, in a new study of obese children, the researchers found that changes to diet and exercise showed fairly quick results.

Short-term overeating may not only result in weight gain — it can have long-term affects on metabolism too. Can exercise counter the harmful effects of a holiday feast?

Could a relatively simple test for heart abnormalities save athletes' lives? Recent research suggests that it might.

Eating healthily and exercising regularly have many health benefits for your heart and metabolism. New research suggests these healthy habits may also protect against kidney stones.