By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...

A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

As we age, low-grade inflammation can occur in the body. Metabolism also changes. But how does exercise influence these processes? A comprehensive analysis examines the connection between physical ...

One may dismiss it as a pass time, but brain exercises are now emerging as powerful tools for preserving your cognitive health and mental well-being. From puzzles to change in the routine, engaging ...

For about one-third of people, a new episode of low back pain will recover in around two weeks. However, for about 10 per ...

Dance boosts cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, balance, and emotional well-being. Here’s the full list of ...

The main reasons people do not complete physical therapy exercises at home is that they forget or don't have enough time, a ...

Walking after age 60 helps, but experts reveal that lifting weights protects strength and independence in the long term.

The health benefits of physical activity for seniors, including those with chronic health conditions and disabilities, were presented recently by Layne Langley, area nutrition and community health age ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...