Evolution has left humans with many vestigial traits—remnants of once-useful biological features that serve little or no ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...

If you've spent any time lifting weights, you've probably noticed your muscles looking noticeably bigger during or right after a workout. It's a satisfying reminder that you actually did something, ...

Muscle fatigue is a decreased ability to create force with your muscles. Electrolyte imbalance and overuse are some of the most common causes of muscle fatigue. Rest and massage are the best ways to ...

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 ...

Elizabeth Barnes, MS, RDN, LDN, is a dietitian with a focus on treating clients with eating disorders and disordered eating to help them to mend their relationship with food and their bodies. BCAAs ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a ...

If I told you there's one move that will improve cardiovascular fitness, counts as a full-body strength workout and requires no equipment at all, would you be sold? Well, it exists. Meet the mountain ...

The best protein powders can play a significant role in healthy aging—particularly for women. “Most women significantly under-consume protein, which contributes to muscle loss, a slowing metabolism, ...

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 ...