Now, researchers have found that the key to maintaining muscle function is a growth pathway known as mTORC1, which oversees protein production and tissue health. The delicate balance of this pathway ...

The importance of strength training in achieving fitness goals and maintaining physical health is rarely understated. However, its benefits may not be limited to the body and extend to the brain as ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

Run a finger down the center of the forearm, curl the fingers, and flex the wrist. For many people, a thin cord jumps into view, tight as a guitar string under the skin. It feels deliberate, almost ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Body aches and muscle pain can come from many causes, including arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, overuse, the flu, COVID-19, and fibromyalgia. Turmeric may reduce certain types of pain. Heat therapy ...

Sleep has two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). It also has four stages that repeat in 4 to 6 cycles nightly. Each stage affects your body differently, from light ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Hamstring injuries (HSIs) are the most common athletic injury in running and pivoting sports, but despite large amounts of research, injury rates have not declined in the last 2 decades. HSI often ...