It seems like you can't go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They're at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...

As you’ve gotten older, you might have noticed your body creaking more than it used to. The scary truth is that we start to lose bone gradually as early as 30. Often this happens without you even ...

After midlife, resistance training isn’t just about fitness—it’s one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging, metabolism ...

"Exercise is good for your health" is a well-known phrase, but few people can clearly explain how and why it benefits the human body. A joint research team has discovered a key protein, CLCF1 ...

Experts explain what relying on walking alone means for muscle, bones and long-term fitness ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Hitting 50 brings plenty of unwelcome changes, but losing muscle mass and bone density doesn't have to be one of them.

Ankle strengthening exercises for seniors from certified trainer TJ Pierce. Do these 4 moves to walk steadier in 4 to 8 weeks ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...