If you've seen a loved one take a bad fall — like my mother did a few months ago — you know the importance of muscle strength. Muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then starts a long, slow decline. Muscle ...

The scale has never been a friend to Mana Mostatabi. Even back in high school, when she ran a quick 100m on the varsity track team, her BMI – a ratio of weight to height – put her in the overweight ...

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 ...

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

Whether you're new to working out, have taken a week (or six) off the gym, or have just been going extra hard during your sprint intervals, you've likely been greeted by an old friend: delayed-onset ...

Muscle isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s your most powerful tool for long-term health and resilience. Strength training is the key to staying sharp, balanced, and physically capable for life.

We all know getting enough protein is important. Protein supports muscle growth, keeps you feeling full, aids with weight management, and supports a healthy immune system. It's even more important to ...