Get Moving: One of the keys to keeping your bones strong and your body mobile is through physical activity,” say the experts at Banner Health. “Like muscles, bones become stronger through ...

“The key to aging well is to build muscle,” says Antonietta Vicario, chief training officer at fitness app Pvolve, which ...

Upgrading your tendon’s ability to do this is essential for healthy joints. If you’ve injured a tendon, focus on spending more time strengthening in the lengthening phase of the exercise… Where you’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Walking workouts are not to be sniffed at; these full-body routines can build stronger muscles, joints and bones while increasing your metabolism and improving cardiovascular fitness. The next time ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true. Ask Well “No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.

Winter's allure of cozy indoors can weaken bones and muscles, especially for seniors. Reduced activity leads to muscle atrophy, while less sunlight depletes Vitamin D, impacting bone density.

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 ...