Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

"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, led by Dr. Yong Ryoul Yang of the Aging ...

If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, ...

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 ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

My physical therapist, who helped me learn to walk again after nearly three months of post-surgery therapy and exercise, emphasized the importance of the adductor muscles on the inner thighs. These ...

Three experts on bone health explain why your bone density is important, and the types of exercise that can help.

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 ...

As you age, your bones generally start to weaken. You tend to lose bone mineral density, an indicator of bone strength, which makes you more prone to fractures in old age. To maintain or even ...

The human skeleton — our internal framework that includes bones and cartilage — evolved over millions of years. It comprises an axial skeleton, which consists of the skull and the spine, as well as an ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Between hormonal fluctuations and physical changes, your body navigates a lot during menopause. The ...