More people are "rucking" with weighted vests or loaded backpacks to build muscle and protect bones — especially older women. The big picture: Originally used in military training, rucking is hiking ...

Building muscle you can see requires strength training, cardio exercise and the right diet. Follow these expert tips to start ...

As women age, finding the perfect bra becomes crucial, evolving from a fashion accessory to an essential element of daily ...

Estrogen— which is cardioprotective —declines post-menopause, but HIIT, a type of workout that alternates between short ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting —that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and mental ...

Don’t follow it.” “It’s internalized misogynistic brainwash!” “I love that skinny bitch.” Where had Schmidt come from, and what had happened to the “body positivity” movement that had been so loudly ...

FACT: Women really are stronger than men. By Casey Johnston. This week’s episode features writer and author Casey Johnston. In her new book, A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and ...

Weight gain usually happens in women up to age 65, after which weight loss becomes more common. As mentioned above, early adulthood is a common time of weight gain for women, as is menopause.

The market for plus-size women’s clothing is booming. Why is shopping still a nightmare? I’ve been plus-size for most of my adult life, and the shopping experience has always been the same.