ORLANDO, Fla. – Human spaceflight to Mars could become a reality within the next 25 years, but not until some physiological problems are resolved, including an alarming loss of bone mass, fitness and ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Australians may beat 10 years of ageing if they start strength training exercises to prevent losing muscle and bone mass — ...

These bodyweight and weighted moves help protect muscle, joints and balance as your body adapts through menopause ...

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.

Strength training isn’t just for the young. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mallinath G recommends 5exercises to improve bone health and muscle mass in seniors.

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 ...