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 ...

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

The great news is that increasingly more people – including, thankfully, runners – are sticking to a consistent strength training routine to enhance their strength, fitness, confidence and overall ...

Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: I’ve heard that Pilates can give you long, lean muscles. Is ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication’s side effects. One such side effect is loss of “lean mass”—body weight that isn’t ...

A small new study found that women who ate less protein tended to lose the most lean mass while taking semaglutide. Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the ...

Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

Quick anatomy question: Where are your adductors? Never heard of them? (Hint: They're muscles and you've got 10 of them.) Give up? If you pointed to the inside of your thighs, congrats. Each leg has ...

Botox, also known as botulinum toxin, is a prescription medication that’s injected into your muscles. It temporarily weakens and paralyzes your muscles, stopping them from contracting and relaxing.

The findings could have implications for robotics, prosthetics and energy efficient machines. John McGrath and José Alvarado with HillBot, a robot designed to test parameters of muscle strength and ...