Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...

Physical activity is known to promote bone and muscle health. Aging, lifestyle, and chronic disease can lead to physical inactivity, which is associated with bone and muscle loss. New research has now ...

Maintaining strong bones and flexible joints is crucial for overall health, especially as we age. Bone density naturally declines over time, increasing the risk of fractures, osteoporosis, and reduced ...

Bone mass, muscles and joints slowly begin to dip by about 3–8% per decade after 30*. Recovery takes longer; energy starts running low. Sleep plays hard to get. And stress? Well, it rarely takes a day ...

It seems like you can't go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They're at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...