Women over the age of 50 face a critical convergence of health challenges—accelerated muscle loss, bone density decline, and hormonal shifts—that significantly elevate the risk of falls and frailty.

STORY: 29-year-old Xie Tong balances a career in finance with her passion for bodybuilding. She says lifting has liberated her. "I used to work out to conform to other people's aesthetics, to become ...

We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, ...

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 ...

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For a long time, the pelvic floor was largely overlooked in women's health. This discreet muscle, nestled in the heart of the pelvis, is nevertheless essential to women's intimate and overall ...

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Using protein supplements or lifting heavy weights is associated with developing a bulky body, and that is one of the biggest myths about fitness. More and more women are entering strength training ...

For women, the muscle and joint pains of aging could be linked to a loss of estrogen. A few lifestyle changes can make a big difference. By Danielle Friedman When Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic ...