Physical activity is tied to numerous health benefits, including decreased risk of chronic diseases. Starting out slow with gentle movements is key if you haven’t exercised in a long time.

Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...

We all know exercising can improve our lives, but many of us don’t do it nearly enough. Work, stress and lack of time all get in the way of getting to the gym. Only 24% of Americans meet the ...

Matt Parrott is taking this week off. This column originally appeared in the Dec. 4, 2012, issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. There is no video demonstration this week. Most adults over the age ...