Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not protect you against injuries.

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Left-handed baseball pitchers may be more susceptible to injury, according to a U.S. study of college pitchers that found differences in the throwing motions of left and right-handed players.

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Thirty five percent of Americans now say they exercise an hour a day but rates of obesity and smoking have not changed, according to a government survey.

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High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study.

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Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.

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Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting.

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Boot camps, juice fasts, 6 a.m. kickboxing — sure, they all help you lose weight. But who needs the agony when these simple tricks do the job?

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Break your bad habits now — and start a smart eating plan today. Your goal: Strip the fat and reveal your summer muscles.

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Young people who suffer concussions are at greater risk of long-term physical and mental consequences, lawmakers were told Thursday at a hearing on head injuries to high school athletes.