To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

The national guidelines suggest a minimum of two days per week of muscle-strengthening activity, although upping that to ...

To feel healthy, resilient and independent after the age of 50, it’s vital that you make the effort to keep your body strong – especially if you want to keep running well into your later years. And ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling strong and capable after 50 is about much more than just looking fit—it's about building ...

When it comes to nutrition, you know by now that having a balanced plate, with a mix of macronutrients, is important for optimal performance on and off the bike. However, as you age, protein (one of ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...