Winter exerts silent pressure upon the lungs. Cold air tightens the airways, pollution settles closer to the ground, and seasonal infections become more common. Breathing often becomes shallow without ...

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Functional fitness builds strength for everyday tasks like standing up, lifting, and reaching overhead. This can lower injury risk and improve quality of life. Strength training is functional in many ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...

Muscle fatigue is a decreased ability to create force with your muscles. Electrolyte imbalance and overuse are some of the most common causes of muscle fatigue. Rest and massage are the best ways to ...

If you've spent any time lifting weights, you've probably noticed your muscles looking noticeably bigger during or right after a workout. It's a satisfying reminder that you actually did something, ...

Body aches and muscle pain can come from many causes, including arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, overuse, the flu, COVID-19, and fibromyalgia. Turmeric may reduce certain types of pain. Heat therapy ...

From fat cells that stretch like spandex to more flexible muscles, scientists are finding that women’s bodies are just as strong as men’s. A surfer prepares for one of the worst surfing mishaps, a ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a ...

The best protein powders can play a significant role in healthy aging—particularly for women. “Most women significantly under-consume protein, which contributes to muscle loss, a slowing metabolism, ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...