Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I’d recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years old, in youth sports. During my four ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While strength training was once doubted to benefit kids, a new research review confirms that children and teenagers can boost their muscle strength with regular workouts.

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Balance is crucial for staying upright and involves visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Age-related decline in cognitive function, vision, and the vestibular system can compromise balance.

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical ...