Many influencers claim the vests are an essential tool for preserving bone density and muscle mass as you age. Here’s what we know about their effectiveness. By Danielle Friedman In the past year, ...

Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

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 ...