Researchers find that muscular strength, as measured with two simple tests and independent of aerobic exercise, is a key predictor of a woman’s risk of death.

A firm handshake may say more about health than we once thought. A major study following nearly 5,500 women aged 63 to 99 found that those with the strongest grip strength had about a 33% lower risk ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That's according to the findings of a ...

A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal survival odds in older women, regardless of how much they move, how long they sit, or their measured ...

Here’s how far you can get without picking up any weights.

FLORENCE — Three years ago, I stepped into the gym for the first time. I wasn’t sure what my goals were. I just knew I wanted to feel stronger, be healthier and have more energy. I have now been ...

About The Study: In this study of ambulatory older women, greater muscular strength was associated with lower mortality even when controlling for accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary ...

A study suggests that only an hour of strength training a week can build muscle. Here's what to know—and how to craft your ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – You don’t need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That’s according to the ...