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 ...

Lipton and his colleagues have created a new class of deployable structures that could one day be used to create artificial ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

Denise Austin shared a cardio workout on Instagram. The 67-year-old demonstrated a simple one-minute move to “blast fat.” The workout is also “good for your bones,” Austin said in the video. “Let’s ...

Jennifer James has previously received funding from the National Institute for Health Research. For a long time, dieting and exercise were the only realistic options for many people who wanted to lose ...

"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 ...

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 ...