Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps aging muscles regain their ability to repair ...

The truth is, maintaining strong muscles is essential for the health and quality of life of anyone, regardless of age or physical activity level. Beyond aesthetics, a robust musculature acts as a ...

Toned biceps, bigger shoulders, increased strength; whatever your goal is for your arms, you've got to train the muscles. But if you're new to upper-body workouts, this four-move dumbbell routine is ...

Spinal muscular atrophy or “SMA” for short is a terrible disease in which a genetic mutation causes certain nerves responsible for sending signals to muscles to degenerate. This leads to muscles ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

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 ...