As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday ...

We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years. For ...

Forget the six-pack—real core strength at 60 is about stability, balance, and independence. Take this three-move trainer challenge to see how your torso measures up for the years ahead.

Imagine achieving the same benefits of brisk exercise just by sitting down in a nice warm place a few times a week. Saunas ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers report on new ...

You know that feeling of muscle soreness a day or so after you've done a tough workout? Now imagine that but much more. That's what some people with long COVID face after they exercise. And as NPR's ...

BYU Professor David Thomson is working to understand a chemical pathway in human muscles that may explain the effects of exercise. Thomson, a cell biology and physiology professor, began his muscle ...

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

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 ...