A newly developed bionic knee could help people with above-the-knee amputations walk and climb with greater ease than they could with a traditional prosthesis. The new prosthesis, described July 10 in ...

Maintaining physical fitness and muscle mass as we age can be a daunting challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Age-related muscle loss, known scientifically as sarcopenia, is a common issue that many ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains. Here are a few of their favorite tips. By Hilary Achauer When you end up in a physical therapist’s office, it’s usually ...

Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...

Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, ...

Our bodies are reshaped at puberty, mostly due to steroid hormones called androgens and estrogens. Testosterone is an androgen; estradiol is an estrogen. Androgens and estrogens are very similar ...

A newly developed bionic knee could help people with above-the-knee amputations walk and climb with greater ease than they could with a traditional prosthesis. The new prosthesis, described July 10 in ...