I like to challenge myself physically, whether it's working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I've heard about VO2 max ...

Your VO2 max — a good indicator of cardiopulmonary fitness — isn’t static. It can be improved with consistent exercise or ...

Since the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) started its Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention program in 1998, the agency has documented the conditions of the ...

Function Health, a startup focused on lab testing and body scans for early disease detection, announced Wednesday it has acquired mobile healthcare company Getlabs. Function, which launched in ...

I like to challenge myself physically, whether it’s working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I’ve heard about VO2 max testing. What could I gain from it?

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

An experimental medication was shown to achieve strong pain relief in early studies without the risks associated with typical opioids. The finding comes from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA ...

Breathing exercises, like pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing, can help slow your breathing and trigger relaxation responses. Useful techniques range from simple deep breathing to ...