Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps aging muscles regain their ability to repair themselves, shedding light on why physical activity remains one of the most ...

Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion. Unsurprisingly, scientists and engineers have been striving to build artificial muscles ...

A longer duration of breastfeeding (beyond 8 months) in premenopausal women was associated with improved maternal bone and muscle composition, showing greater reductions in vertebral bone marrow ...

A mock-up of an AI-powered glove with muscles made from lifelike materials paired with intelligent control systems.Georgia Institute of Technology Researchers in the United States recently worked on ...

What happens when the spine gets old, stiff, and a little saggy? We’re talking about degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) — the orthopedic equivalent of rush hour traffic on a narrow road. But ...

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 ...

If you think spinal muscles are just passive stabilizers, think again. Three studies in the latest issue of Spine cast paraspinal musculature as a potential culprit in two major spinal disorders: ...

Editor’s note: 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 ...

Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or ...

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 ...