Being proactive and following these tips could help keep your bones strong well into your golden years. Don't underestimate the power of sleep, healthy food and plenty of exercise.

“Strength training is also really good for bone density because whenever you contract a muscle with force, that muscle, via a tendon, will pull on the bone, and that pulling on the bone is good for ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient. By Danielle Friedman When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, ...

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.

A cardio-only routine can transform your heart, brain, and mood faster than you think, but experts warn it may not be the ...

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 ...