Black people rarely hit the ski slopes, but those who love winter sports are working to change that
Jan 17, 2023
Most people who ski or snowboard are white, but efforts are being made to expose more diverse groups of young people to snow sports.
Exercise
He used to hike mountains. A stroke left him learning to walk again.
Dec 16, 2022
Richard Samuelian of Fresno, California, used his love for the outdoors as inspiration to recover. Now he's back to hiking and enjoying Yosemite National Park with his family.
Soccer helps these doctors stay on top of their game
Dec 15, 2022
A group of south Florida medical professionals play soccer twice a week. The games help to improve their physical and mental health and create a supportive community.
Kentucky Wildcats basketball player won't be sidelined by heart surgery
Dec 13, 2022
Tionna Herron of DeSoto, Texas, was ready to take the court for the University of Kentucky when heart surgery delayed her debut. Coaches have found other ways to put her skills to use as she recovers.
3 heart surgeries and a mini-stroke by age 35. This year? 3 marathons
Nov 29, 2022
Justin Cadelago of New York City used to find running boring. After his transient ischemic attack, it became a way to ease fear and anxiety.
As hearts race over the World Cup, playing soccer has its benefits from head to toe
Nov 18, 2022
With the World Cup here, how does all that running on the pitch help the heart and brain?
A new route to keeping women in rural communities healthy
Nov 15, 2022
Women taking part in a health program in their rural town improved their health and fitness – and stayed healthy after the program ended – according to a new study.
Born with 6 heart defects, he's now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Nov 11, 2022
Zayne McCall of Lubbock, Texas, was born with six heart defects and has gone through multiple surgeries. Now, he's on track to become a therapist.
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Nov 8, 2022
Being physically active in middle age – before having a heart attack – may reduce the risk of having a second heart attack, according to new research.
How a middle-of-the-night heart attack at 40 became her wake-up call
Nov 4, 2022
Natalie Latham of Brandon, Mississippi, didn't know of her family's history of heart disease. After having a heart attack at 40, she's made a healthy lifestyle a priority.