From back pain to compromised balance, many problems are associated with weak core muscles. A little more attention to those muscles in the middle.

There’s no shortage of abdominal exercises out there. But not all of them deserve your time. Here are three worth doing – plus expert advice on making them count.

There’s a quiet subculture of outdoor enthusiasts who prefer muscle power to motorized recreation — and they’re beginning to make some noise.

Oodles of noodles aren’t the only secret to successful pre-race fueling. Here’s a closer look at how to maximize your energy supply.

Editors are, as a group, given to tinkering. It’s part of what makes us good at what we do, and in many ways, an inherent aspect of who we are.

This fall, in the wake of what seemed like a relentless series of hurricanes and earthquakes, something hopeful rose out of all the chaos: our compassion – and with it, perhaps, a clarified sense of perspective.

Food makers are adding vitamins, minerals and other beneficial ingredients to conventional foods, but the value of such enhanced products is still a matter of debate.

For centuries, proponents of meditation have hailed its potential for healing body and mind. Now, science is backing a growing number of those claims.

Sports doctors treat common athletic injuries with top-notch technologies. Today, similar solutions are within reach of the average fitness enthusiast.

You’ve got a heart-rate monitor, but do you know how to use it? With a little guidance you can tap into your monitor’s full potential – and get closer to reaching your own.

I don’t think anyone would have predicted that I would grow up to be a science geek. I was a dyed-in-the-wool English major pretty much from the time I could read.

That old saying knowledge is power has always rung true with me, particularly when it comes to matters of personal health.