It is our biggest blind spot, a bizarre experience that befalls us every day, and can’t be explained by our need for rest ...

This information is channeled to a brain structure called the thalamus, whose job is to relay information simultaneously onto ...

A reliable, accurate ventilation sensor could be as big a breakthrough as the first heart rate monitor was in the ...

To improve endurance performance, a specific measurement plays a crucial role: VO2max! With hard work and an effective ...

Lactic acid builds up in muscles during intense exercise and causes a burning sensation. However, it is not responsible for next-day muscle soreness.

Ashtanga yoga is one of the more athletic forms of yoga, and doing it consistently can build muscle, endurance, and ...

Scientists have discovered that mutations in the EPG5 gene—known for causing the rare childhood disorder Vici syndrome—also increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia later in life.

Dr Andy Galpin’s research has found the optimal protocols for a good night’s sleep – and fitness trackers, pets and room ...

This valuable study identifies a brown adipose tissue-specific heat shock factor 1-alcohol dehydrogenase 5 (ADH5) molecular cascade as a regulator of systemic aging, showing that ADH5 deficiency ...

Few snakes have a reputation as dazzling as the Black Mamba. In films, books, and legends, it is considered a deadly icon, perhaps the most dangerous snake in the world. Its name alone instills fear ...

Abstract: The rapid development of wireless sensing technology has opened new possibilities for noncontact health monitoring. Among them, respiration is crucial information for assessing vital signs.

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...