Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

Whether you want to achieve or avoid a muscular look, you should know how muscle changes your body for the better. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a ...

Researchers in Japan have taken a major step forward in biohybrid robotics by developing a hand powered by lab-grown muscle tissue. A collaborative effort between the University of Tokyo and Waseda ...

Maintaining our physical capabilities, balance, and resilience as we age 50 is more important than simply looking fit. Strength training is the best way to age gracefully because it keeps our muscles ...

Adam Taylor is affiliated with the Anatomical Society. The human hand is remarkable. Not only does it allow us to throw, grab, climb and pick things up, it can also be a measure of health. Using ...