When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

aThe Cardiac Exercise Research Group at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

If your shoulder workouts have begun to feel more like maintenance sessions, with few results to show for your endless reps, it might be time to change things up. Despite the dizzying list of shoulder ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. The surprisingly big health benefits of just a little exercise Exercise is well understood to be good for you, but how much do you need to do ...

January is peak gym time — the month when fitness seekers commit to New Year’s resolutions. By February, however, those goals are often forgotten. That busting of best intentions begs the question: ...

Once you reach 50, your leg strength determines how easily you can stand up, climb stairs, maintain balance, and avoid falls. Leg strength is also linked to longevity, independence, and quality of ...

For people with prediabetes or diabetes or those who are watching their blood sugar, the primary goal is to avoid spikes and keep blood sugar levels within a certain range. Still, this doesn’t always ...

Losing arm muscle after 50 can feel frustrating, especially when your workouts start looking exactly like they did years ago. The body still responds to training, but it responds best when the ...