You may think that you need to bounce, jump, or engage in high-velocity movements like tennis or boxing to get in shape, but the truth is you can get fit with low-impact alternatives to traditional cardiovascular workouts. While low-impact cardio workouts are ideal for someone who is just begin ... Read more

If you’ve been thinking about giving Bikram or another type of hot yoga a try, you should know that it’s not for everyone. These types of yoga are performed in a room that’s heated to 105 degrees. Some practitioners claim that doing yoga in super-heated rooms helps increase flexibility, release ... Read more

With bathing suit season around the corner, you may have started to contemplate your navel — specifically, how to shed the padding around it. But a trimmer waistline shouldn’t be only about your appearance. Past research has shown that carrying weight on your mid-section can increase the risk of ... Read more

For common genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, the cause is a defect in a single gene. However, in the case of cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), or diabetes, changes in many genes play a role in who and why someone gets the disease. For example, more than 30 variations in genes wer ... Read more

Every pharmacy and supermarket has an aisle filled with pain relievers, many of them targeted to ease the joint pain of arthritis. Before your knee pain convinces you to buy that oversized bottle containing 1,000 tablets, you need to consider your heart. While popular analgesics reduce joint pa ... Read more