The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

Could a form of counseling be the most effective way to treat the debilitating symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?

If you needed another reason to get off the couch and move around, here it is.

The effectiveness of protective headgear in bicycle-related accidents has long been a topic of debate. But new evidence suggests that Mom was right — helmets can save lives.

After a heart attack, taking care of your body is very important — and so is taking care of your mind.

Here's another reason to take a quick break at work: Getting up from your desk and strolling around the office could help your vascular health.

Exercise may be at the heart of good diabetes control. Literally.

If Goldilocks took her love of moderation all the way to exercise, she might have discovered that her heart was "just right."

Exercise is important for people of all ages, but when it comes to diabetes risk, staying active during the early teen years might have particularly big benefits.

Have you given up on exercise? A lot of older people do, but you may want to consider this.