Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for kids. Apart from building strong bones and preventing rickets, it supports muscle ...

This fall, many kids on playgrounds and on sports teams will injure themselves, partly because they're not in good enough shape to run and compete safely. Health and fitness experts say that one way ...

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 ...

Dressing children in heavy winter layers may seem protective, but experts warn that over-layering can reduce physical ...

DAEJEON, South Korea — There may really be no better “fountain of youth” remedy than a good old-fashioned workout. Research out of South Korea reveals that when you exercise, your muscles release a ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

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 ...