Proponents of ab stimulators claim they can help improve abdominal muscle tone as they force the muscles to repetitively contract. However, they will not burn fat or cause significant weight loss.

A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously appreciated. Scientists found that abdominal muscle contractions ...

The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously appreciated, scientists report in Nature Neuroscience. Through a study using mice and simulations, the team found a potential ...

When you brace your abs before lifting something heavy or hold a plank until your muscles shake, the effort does not stay in your midsection. According to a study published in Nature Neuroscience ...

Abdominal spasms are involuntary contractions that can be caused by denervation due to spinal cord injury. We present a case that benefited from botulinum toxin injections. A 42-year-old male patient ...

Using microCT scanning, which allows for high-resolution imaging of an organism's internal structures, and other imaging techniques, researchers found that a network of veins serve as a mechanical ...