It seems like you can't go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They're at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...

Like many Gen X women, I remember when Jazzercise, Tae Bo, and step classes were all the rage. Muscle mass was for bodybuilders, we were told, so ignore those barbells in the corner of the gym if you ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient. By Danielle Friedman When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, ...

Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

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Laura Schober is a writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked in the ...

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...