E very time you throw darts or ride a bike or even work out, you’re engaging your muscle memory. New research from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences published in Science Advances shows our ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older Americans who have low strength and poor physical function are at increased risk of being hospitalized, researchers report. They advise that interventions to improve ...

The vastus medialis muscle helps extend and stabilize the knee. A weak vastus medialis can cause knee pain and trouble with activities like climbing stairs. Treatment may include rest, ice, ...

Muscle loss, or atrophy, due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging ...

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute—despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...

The strength of your calf muscles may help predict whether or not you will develop dementia, studies show. Strong calf muscles help maintain healthy blood pressure and ensure steady blood flow to the ...

One of the most challenging parts of running is dealing with aches, pains, and injuries –especially if they thwart your training. Unfortunately, it happens. A study of 253 recreational runners, ...

As life expectancy increases, the number of people with dementia is also increasing, placing a strain on families and the healthcare system. Identifying and preventing people at high risk of dementia ...

Bed exercises for posture after 60, a CSCS personal fitness trainer shares 5 moves to stand taller, ease stiffness, and align ...

You may not think about your pelvic floor very much, but it’s an important area — and one that has more impact on your health than you might realize. If you’re experiencing pain during sex, ...