It's a growing fitness trend. People say wearing a weighted vest when you exercise builds bones, strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health. But does research back up these claims?

Discover the truth behind the weighted vest trend and what exercise experts say about its benefits for strength and bone ...

Get ready, because what I'm about to tell you isn't just a passing trend—science backs it up! And the news is fantastic and super practical. When you think of "resistance training," you might picture ...

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 ...

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Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk. A new study indicates that the ...

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 ...

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 ...