We know how to protect ourselves from bigger injuries — wearing a helmet while biking, holding the railing while walking down the stairs, choosing comfortable, supportive shoes. But sometimes, it’s ...

Your muscles make every pullup, press, jump, crunch, run, squat, and curl possible. But after a brutal workout, taking a single step can feel like the greatest form of punishment. Vigorous exercise ...

Muscle loss significantly speeds up post-60, compromising balance, metabolism, and strength. Combating this requires a ...

The national guidelines suggest a minimum of two days per week of muscle-strengthening activity, although upping that to ...

Respiratory muscle strength and balance are strong predictors of walking speed in older adults at day care communities who do not have muscle loss (sarcopenia), a new study finds. The results ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Slower gait speed is independently associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure in patients with stable heart failure with reduced or improved left ventricular ...

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a University of Michigan study. Nearly all animals use muscle to move, and it's been known for a long ...