Last week’s essay was a tip of the iceberg with regards to the function of our muscles. This week, we shall be looking at some of the equally important uses of the muscles of our body and also ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

A new way to artificially control muscles using light, with the potential to restore function to muscles paralyzed by conditions such as motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury, has been developed ...

Find out how the ‘second heart’ of your body helps to keep the cardiovascular functions running smoothly, and what you can do ...

A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. A new study ...

CDC: With age, muscles lose their strength, flexibility, and endurance The human muscle progenitor cell is key to skeletal muscle regeneration Study: Blueberry-rich diet can improve muscle progenitor ...