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 ...

Your 50s are a crucial decade for bone health. After age 50, bone breakdown outpaces bone formation, accelerating the speed of bone loss. This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you ...

Aging may be inevitable, but getting more fragile and weaker definitely doesn’t have to be. As we age, maintaining muscle mass, mobility, and balance becomes more important than ever for supporting ...

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.

Aging may be inevitable, but getting more fragile and weaker definitely doesn’t have to be. As we age, maintaining muscle mass, mobility, and balance becomes more important than ever for supporting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Building bone strength isn’t only about doing weight-bearing exercises like walking and strength training ...

In the City of Brotherly Love, we know what it means to carry weight of history, of struggle and of resilience. But too often, we overlook the literal weight our bones carry every day. Bones are more ...

For women, the muscle and joint pains of aging could be linked to a loss of estrogen. A few lifestyle changes can make a big difference. By Danielle Friedman When Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Vitamin D alone may not be enough for bone health. Nutritionists explain why magnesium is essential to activate vitamin D and help your body absorb it better.