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, ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Denise Austin shared a cardio workout on Instagram. The 67-year-old demonstrated a simple one-minute move to “blast fat.” The workout is also “good for your bones,” Austin said in the video. “Let’s ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite Pilates’ increasing popularity and longevity—the method was devised more than a century ago by ...

Your body burns calories both at rest and with activity. The more you engage your muscles—even while simply standing—the more calories you burn. While the number of calories you burn standing vs.

Incorporating these moves into your regular routine can make a huge difference in preventing osteoporosis and keeping your independence and vitality for years to come. Here are 4 key exercises for you ...

When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, a bone density scan showed she was on a path to developing osteoporosis. If she didn’t change her lifestyle, her bones would become increasingly ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...