Aging may be inevitable, but getting more fragile and weaker definitely doesn’t have to be. As we age, maintaining muscle mass, mobility, and balance becomes more important than ever for supporting ...

Find a comfortable, stable chair. Square your hips and sit down on the edge of the chair before standing back up (this is known as a ‘bottom touch’). If you need extra support, start by holding onto ...

“The NHS offers breast screening from 50 years to 71,” says Rai. “Screening usually includes mammogram and/or ultrasound of ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of ageing gracefully – staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script ...

It’s vital for women over 60 to maintain muscle mass. After menopause, the drop in estrogen can lead to thinning bones and osteoporosis, increasing the risk of fractures. Strength training is one of ...

Exercise has proven benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality. One specific type of exercise — strength training — has been linked to insomnia prevention in ...

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...

In the 20-plus years since I got married, I went from a size 8 to a size 16. Then, something happened on a family trip that changed my perspective and lit a fire in me. I started eating clean and ...