Simple field-based tests of muscle strength can provide early clues about the risk of developing several long-term illnesses.

Understanding individual muscle strength is crucial for optimizing physical therapy and enhancing athletic performance. Traditional methods, however, often fall short in precision. The newly ...

Researchers found that one key measure of physical fitness may strongly predict longevity later in life, especially among women.

A large scientific study suggests that muscle strength alone may play a powerful role in longevity—independent of fitness level or exercise habits.

Correspondence to Dr Haruki Momma, Department of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; h-momma{at}med.tohoku.ac.jp ...

Healthy aging is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get older. For many people, what matters most is being able to get out of a chair ...

The University of Granada participates in research linking a bacterium of the Roseburia genus with improved physical conditionThis finding could lead ...