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You know exercise is good for keeping you slim and in shape, but there are other reasons to hit the gym or head out for a walk, from feeling happy to fighting disease, improving cognition and even making you more money.

HIGHER GROUND: Waitangirua grandmother Nofo Roebeck, 76, pictured with staff member Tovila Fomai, says this flight of stairs is a big barrier for her to get to check-ups with the Pacific Health Service.

Charlotte's Vani Hari has gotten attention for her campaigns against food companies by using catchy slogans, such as criticizing Subway for using the chemical azodicarbonamide by comparing it to yoga mats.

Kristin Cavallari credits an organic diet and regular workouts for her stunning 20-pound weight loss just two months after giving birth to her second son, E! reported Friday.

Police in Palmyra are searching for the man who robbed a convenience store Saturday afternoon.

Welcome to our Flat-Belly Challenge : 21 days of workouts, belly-blasting tips, and fat-burning recipe ideas to help you feel slimmer and more confident all Summer.

Earlier this year, CrossFit filed a suit against the National Strength and Conditioning Association over a study published in the group's journal claiming that a high number of CrossFit participants drop out before completing the program.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was meeting with rival Afghan presidential candidates for a second day as the United States struggles to find a path out of the crisis enveloping the nation's elections.

If you're already wondering where the summer is going, you're not alone. Perhaps it's time for a little recharge.

Keep your head up, shoulders down, when at computer Avoid neck and other kinds of pain with proper posture in front of monitor Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1mr7YyE D EAR DOCTOR K: I work at a computer all day, and as a result, I frequently have neck pain.

Celebrities and supermodels have been the pioneers of each and every one of the most recent fitness trends , from SoulCycle to hot yoga.

Blending science and training, Coastal Carolina University Assistant Professor Chris MacDonald and his student interns are helping women older than 50 get fit and strong, and stay that way.

It was a family outing that ended tragically- relatives involved in a horrific head-on crash in Perry County on their way home from a day trip.

Here's a news release from Joy of Pilates, for those who are heading out to Sunnyland STOMP! on Saturday, July 12: Joy of Pilates & Fitness is celebrating their Open House and 6th year anniversary during this year's Sunnyland STOMP! Joy of Pilates, a fully equipped Pilates Studio, will be celebrating and opening their studio to the public on ... (more)

Downward-facing dog, down dog or downward dog. We all have at least heard of it, if we haven't been in it ourselves.

The legal fight between the municipality and Regina Mendes-Doman continues, even after its doors have been closed during an appeal filed by Mrs. Mendes-Doman, to have the Municipal Land Use Board's denial of her application reversed.

FORT MYERS, Fla. When it comes to working out and getting in shape, there is no shortage of resources out there to keep you motivated, and hold you accountable to your fitness goals.

Some like to run. Some like to lift. Some like to swim. And others like to pose.

World Cup gatherings and Wimbledon parties aren't conducive to getting a beautiful beach body, but there's still time to turn it around, so here are my nine top tips for getting bikini fit in double time.

In today's totally mind-blowing news: A study found that yogis burn the same amount of calories during a Bikram class-a 90-minute yoga class where a series of 26 poses is done in a 105-degree room-as they would on a brisk walk.