Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Muscle strains are an unfortunate inevitability for active people. Sooner or later, everyone will deal with a muscle strain ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting out of a chair shouldn’t be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly ...

Walking is a powerful form of exercise that offers numerous benefits, many of which help promote healthy aging. But while studies have shown that walking can help build bone to improve bone density, ...

The benefits of maintaining and growing a decent amount of muscle mass go beyond aesthetics. Muscle is associated with a healthier metabolism, reduced risk of falls and osteoporosis and a stronger ...

If you’re new to lifting, you don’t want to start with more specialized and, let’s face it, awkward exercises like pistol squats and cossack squats. To build foundational muscle and strength, it’s ...