From Hyrox to Pilates, resistance bands and even yoga, experts explain what actually builds muscles – and why it gets harder ...

Muscle injuries are among the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in athletes, contributing significantly to morbidity and time lost from competition. The use of ultrasound (US) is advantageous ...

Doctors identify these movements as 'fasciculations', because they occur when individual nerve fibers, which control small muscle groups activate independently to produce brief muscle contractions.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha forest department on Saturday initiated the process of recovering the skeletal remains of Ramu, the iconic tusker of the Chandaka–Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, from the Bharatpur ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) through the ryanodine receptor ...

Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week. Marfred Suazo, a fitness professional known as Fonz the ...

Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...

Dystonia is a neurological disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures. Botulinum toxin (e.g., Botox) is the gold-standard, first-line treatment for focal dystonias, which ...

aDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China bInstitute of Brain and Cognitive ...

For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...