Aging may be inevitable, but getting more fragile and weaker definitely doesn’t have to be. As we age, maintaining muscle mass, mobility, and balance becomes more important than ever for supporting ...

Jakub Mesinovic has received competitive research funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). David Scott has received consulting fees from Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Abbott Nutrition and ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Strength training has long been hailed for its ability to build muscles, but its benefits extend beyond just physical appearance. Medical experts say by subjecting bones to stress ...

To our younger selves, "getting in shape" was usually code for fitting in smaller jeans. But after age 50? It means so much more. It means taking steps to ensure our golden years are truly radiant. We ...

You may think of weak bones as something only the elderly need to worry about, but by the time you turn the big 4-0, your bone density starts to decline, says Vonda Wright, M.D., a ...

Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen the muscles. Aquatic exercise can ...

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When your body lacks vitamin D, it can disrupt several important functions, especially the bones, muscles and immune system.