Regular movement improves blood pressure control, supports healthy blood vessels, reduces inflammation and helps maintain ...

After a massive stroke left a young local man unable to walk, doctors initially doubted he'd recover. One person never had a doubt, the man's wife, and today, against all odds, they're proving ...

Walking is a stellar choice for runners looking to reap the benefits of active recovery and incorporate more low-intensity ...

I’m a huge fan of Japanese walking – an interval-style pattern that’s been linked to better blood pressure, increased muscle mass, and improved aerobic ability compared to regular ol’ strolling. But ...

“Our muscles support our joints, so by improving muscle strength you can help reduce impact on your joints,” Dr. West said.

Surviving a stroke is only the beginning. Many people face years of hidden disabilities, limited rehabilitation and financial ...

Here are the three stretches Felder suggests trying after your next walk. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then step ...

You don't need a gym or fancy equipment to start strength training. Bodyweight exercises, such as air squats, push-ups and lunges, provide the same strengthening benefits at home.

Researchers wanted to know whether step-up exercises, such as stepping onto a small platform, can improve balance in patients who’ve had a stroke. The post It’s time to step up: Here’s why we ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s a busy weekend in downtown Austin with the Texas Tribune Festival and Austin Heart & Stroke Walk taking place. Both events will close some streets down and impact traffic through ...

Mallory Sumner’s journey with the American Heart Association (AHA) is deeply personal. Her daughter, Maleya, was born with a ventricular septal defect, requiring open-heart surgery shortly after birth ...