Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical activity and pushes bone marrow stem cells to build bone instead of storing ...

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof ...

When aiming to build maximum upper body muscle, it’s easy to fall back on the usual suspects – bench press, bicep curls, push-ups – you know, the traditional ‘go-tos’. However, doing the same thing on ...

When most people think about how exercise transforms the body, they focus on the visible changes, increased muscle definition, reduced fat stores, and improved posture. But beneath the surface, a ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

Stand with feet together. Shift weight to right leg. Hold a weight in each hand down by sides. Keeping back flat, core engaged, and shoulders down and back, hinge at hips by sending glutes straight ...