When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.

Psychologists tend to think more about the mind than the body. There are, of course, notable exceptions to this trend, with scientists in recent years exploring how physical cues and sensations (i.e., ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from ...

Real strength after 50 isn’t about lifting the heaviest weight in the gym—it’s about moving well, staying independent, and ...

Resistance training can take many forms and can be individualized to suit a person's needs as they age. Jamie Grill/Tetra Images via Getty Images Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking ...

Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most of us would raise our ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- Company D, 31st Engineer Battalion, at Fort Leonard Wood is one of a small handful of training units piloting a new concept in physical readiness mirrored on characteristics ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – In the journey of life, we all have our battles—some are fought in the silence of our minds, while others are visible for the world to see. But the essence of these battles lies not in ...