There was a time when humans walked around barefoot. At that point, the soles of the feet were the only point of direct contact with the ground until the advent of footwear – beginning about 40,000 years ago. But wouldn’t ...

Walking is a popular way to exercise, as it requires no equipment or skills and is low impact. But, new research shows that people should pick up their walking pace if they want to reap the most health benefits. A recent ...

Recent research suggests eating green tomatoes and apples may be key in avoiding muscle atrophy as people age. University of Iowa scientists discovered the first example of a protein that causes muscle loss during aging. They also discovered two natural compounds, one found ...

A low number of smokers, declining death rate for cardiovascular disease and more farmers’ markets per capita are among the factors that helped Washington D.C. become the fittest city in the U.S., according to the recently published American Fitness Index. ...

You may be burning more calories than you think, according to a recent study that found a varying walking pace can burn more calories often not accounted for in traditional measurements. According to researchers at the Ohio State University, changing up one’s pace can burn ...

This weekend in Homewood, Ill, a group of strangers started to gather around a park fountain. All were looking intently at their phones, and when they looked up, were startled to see a small crowd slowly growing around them. It ...