You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...

A large scientific study suggests that muscle strength alone may play a powerful role in longevity—independent of fitness level or exercise habits.

Forget the treadmill for a moment. A study of nearly 5,500 older women found that muscular strength, something as simple as a firm handshake, might be one of the best predictors of how long someone ...

AMES, Iowa – The loss of muscle strength and function, what’s known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. It’s also a growing public health concern because of the risk for falls, injury and ...

FLORENCE — Three years ago, I stepped into the gym for the first time. I wasn’t sure what my goals were. I just knew I wanted to feel stronger, be healthier and have more energy. I have now been ...

As you move through perimenopause and beyond, the way your body responds to training starts to shift. Hormonal changes – particularly declining oestrogen – can mean reduced muscle mass, strength, and ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – You don’t need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That’s according to the ...