Long workdays, skipped workouts, late dinners—over time, these everyday habits often show up first around the belly. The fat stored inside the abdomen, known as visceral fat, sits around vital organs ...

Muscles necessary for breathing need a greater amount of oxygen in women than in men, according to a new study. Muscles necessary for breathing need a greater amount of oxygen in women than in men, ...

Each Olympic cycle, athletes and support staff chase the latest cutting-edge knowledge in pursuit of Gold. In the Winter Olympics, both environmental (ie, cold) and sport-specific constraints present ...

If we asked you what the most important muscle is for stronger cycling, the quads, hamstrings, or even calves might come to mind. After all, your legs do a big share of the labor during every pedal ...

Neuromuscular disorders affect nerves that control voluntary muscles, including those in your arms, legs, and face. Nerve damage can lead to muscle weakness and loss of control. Examples of ...

A person’s biological clock and chronotype, as well as their lifestyle habits, may influence their health in the long run. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Do you wake with the larks or stay up with the ...

Breathing exercises focus your attention on your breath to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Common types include deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and alternate nostril breathing. Some ...