Recent news that a new drug may be able to offer the benefits of exercise without actually working up a sweat is creating quite a buzz—and perhaps fo...
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A. Electrolytes refer to salts, such as sodium and potassium, which are dissolved in your body fluids and also excreted in sweat, explaining why sweat...
It's normal for sweat to have a slight odor, but if you notice a change in your natural scent when exercising, you may want to be screened for diabete...
If you are overweight and at risk for diabetes, losing just 10 or 15 pounds can reduce your risk, says Anne Peters, M.D., director of the USC Clinical...
A: Longer daylight hours may lure you outside to exercise in the spring, but rising temperatures often mean smoggier air conditions, which can make br...
A. According to George Toney, J.D., a lecturer and instructor in self-defense for the Department of Physical Education at the USC College of Letters, ...
A. According to Howard N. Hodis, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the Atherosclerosis Research Unit in the Keck School of Medicine of USC, ...
A. "Skiing is pretty hard on the knees. The constant twisting, stopping and turning movements and tight bindings can be tough on the anterior cruciate...
A. Of all forms of exercise, walking is the most natural and accessible, says Allan Abbott, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of...
Now that the holidays are over, your feet are likely feeling the effects of running around the mall or dancing your way to the new year. Timothy Charl...
In the past decade, yoga has become a popular modality for health promotion, disease prevention and treatment for various physical and mental maladies...
Need a last minute holiday gift idea? Help your friends and family step into shape this New Year by getting them a pedometer. A recent study found tha...
Late-afternoon cravings at work often lead straight to the vending machine or to the stack of donuts in the break room, sometimes without a second tho...
A. There is no evidence that any mental activity staves off Alzheimer's disease or other diseases, says Elizabeth Zelinski, Ph.D., Rita and Edward Pol...
A. Generally, a child ready for participation in sports activity may be ready to resistance train, says Tim Burton, M.Ed., lecturer in physical educat...
A. Back pain is a very common condition, even in healthy people, says Yogi Matharu, DPT, OCS, assistant professor of clinical physical therapy in Biok...
Despite reported progress in managing diabetes in the United States, the disease remains a national epidemic showing no signs of slowing down. In fact...
A recent trend in video games, such as the highly popular Dance Dance Revolution, has players getting off the couch and using their physical prowess t...
A: Yes, yoga has a potential benefit to the cardiovascular system, says Man-Ying Wang, Ph.D., research adjunct assistant professor in Biokinesiology a...
A: According to Robert Girandola, Ed.D., associate professor of kinesiology at the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, staying hydrated during ...