UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An individual may bring their hands to their face when feeling sad or jump into the air when feeling happy. Human body movements convey emotions, which plays a crucial role in ...

Something remarkable has happened in art galleries over the past decade. Where once only idealized, narrow representations of beauty graced museum walls, we now see bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, ...

Walking has earned a reputation as a great form of exercise that’s easy and accessible for many people, and scores of studies show the popular activity has numerous health benefits, too. Getting at ...

It is well established that unrealistic images of the fit feminine body can lead to body dissatisfaction, body image distortion, various types of eating-disordered behaviors, and mental health issues.

You know that phrase, “The only way to move is forward?” It was probably coined by a runner. The breakdown of the human body’s fundamental movement patterns can vary, depending on who you talk to.

The way we move through the world impacts our bodies far more profoundly than most people realize. While nutrition and skincare routinely dominate anti-aging discussions, movement patterns often exert ...

For many Boston dancers, finding an affordable space to create is a challenge — especially in smaller neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Roslindale and Mattapan. That’s where this week’s Joy Beat honoree ...