The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

FARGO - Women's bodies are a lot like snowflakes - no two are exactly the same. But they do tend to fall into four basic body shapes and, like clothing styles, women's exercise routines can be ...

Gen. David Petraeus has a clear view of leadership, as Maj. John Patrick Gallagher recounts in the book "Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows," by Charles Garcia. One day when Petraeus was a ...

When most people think about how exercise transforms the body, they focus on the visible changes, increased muscle definition, reduced fat stores, and improved posture. But beneath the surface, a ...

As far as taking care of my body goes, I'm not exactly low maintenance. I regularly lift weights and try to get in pilates when I can, and I aim to eat a balanced diet. But in spite of this, I still ...

When it comes to health and fitness, it's easy to get caught up in numbers, but physical well-being isn't always reflected in the outward metrics of scales. Your body may be performing at a much ...

Physical exercise represents one of the most powerful tools for maintaining youthful vitality, energy, and appearance throughout life. However, certain exercise approaches and fitness mistakes can ...

Many women are unhappy with their bodies and exercise to change their appearance. While exercising is usually healthy, working out only because we are dissatisfied with our bodies can be harmful.

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers review current literature to determine the association between dietary habits and body image perception and satisfaction in ...

New research reveals that mind-body exercise, such as tai chi and yoga, surpasses other workouts in reversing frailty and enhancing daily function for seniors, offering a cost-effective strategy for ...