Eighteenth-­century mental institutions employed a tactic called the bain de surprise, suddenly dunking their patients in ...

The growing practice of recruiters selecting young athletes as early as elementary school to specialize in one sport and ...

Emerging evidence suggests that higher-intensity exercise doesn’t harm healthy pregnancies—and may protect against conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.

Jayden Bailey, the Lebanon High School basketball player whose battle against bone cancer and return to the basketball court ...

Every March, millions of Americans fill out brackets and tune in to watch the NCAA college basketball tournaments known as ...

And yet, girls seem to be more interested than ever in contact. Ice hockey, rugby, and football (of the tackle, seven-on-seven, and flag varieties) are all among the fastest-growing sports for teenage ...

Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to die of a heart attack or a stroke than from any other cause. Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men and women — not just in the United States ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

A study of data including more than 111,000 adults concluded that people who did the highest variety of exercises had a 19% lower risk of premature death compared to those with the least amount of ...

Exercise takes time and effort, which is why it’s so easy to find one workout you love and keep repeating it. But new research suggests the key to getting the most out of your fitness routine is to ...

All forms of exercise help you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits. By Simar Bajaj Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Research consistently ...

High-sodium electrolyte drinks are having a moment. If you haven’t heard of buzzy brands like LMNT, Cadence, or Re-Lyte, the executive summary is that they have three to six times more sodium per ...