(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) Feb ...

A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents' maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase to ensure reliable results. The researchers also note that even small ...

Heart failure patients often fear exercise, but doctors say safe, supervised physical activity improves circulation, strength ...

The capital city is set to welcome a new sports and wellness complex later this year: The O2 Bangkok. Here's all you need to ...

HIIT is commonly performed at about 80 percent of peak heart rate, while sprint intervals are more of an “all-out” effort ...

Fittingly, the study showed that VO2 max scores were higher in more active states: DC (37.4 mL/kg/min), California (36.4 ...

A rare physiological case study shows how aerobic capacity, muscle adaptation, and oxygen use can remain remarkably intact well into the eighties.

Mountains or beaches, where you live might affect your risk of diabetes. New research shows that people living at high altitudes have lower rates of type 2 diabetes. Scientists discover that low ...

VO2 max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy ...

Ranchi: At a time when conversations around fitness are growing louder, open gyms in public parks are emerging as important community spaces offering .

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

Stress can be managed with simple breathing exercises which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing your heart ...