Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

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 ...

Bone health needs more than calcium. Read on to know about key nutrients and foods that help build and maintain strong, ...

What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

Walking after age 60 helps, but experts reveal that lifting weights protects strength and independence in the long term.

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Nutrient needs change after 40 due to hormonal shifts and reduced absorption.Vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12, magnesium, and omega-3s are among ...

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 ...