Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

According to a 2020 study, three weeks of detraining did not affect muscle thickness, strength, or sports performance in adolescent athletes. According to Jesse Shaw, D.O., associate professor of ...

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This muscle, also called the thoracic diaphragm, is the main muscle used for breathing and is also involved in other ...

Intercostal muscle strains are the most common type of musculoskeletal chest pain. The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals ...

For every 1% increase in fatty muscle fraction, there was a 2% increase in the risk of CMD and a 7% increased risk of future serious heart disease, regardless of other known risk factors and body ...

There's an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But is that true? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation with resistance training boosts muscle growth and strength while potentially improving metabolic health and lowering diabetes risk. Credit: ...

A diaphragm is a safe barrier method of birth control. It works by stopping sperm from entering your uterus. Learn more about how to determine if this contraceptive is right for you. A diaphragm ...

Total psoas muscle area (tPMA) was calculated as bilateral psoas muscle areas drawn semi-automatically at the levels of L3–4 and L4–5. Graphs for weight and height were drawn and compared using data ...