More than 400 people gathered at Saenger Theater and Wahoos Stadium in late September, lingering late into the day in small groups brainstorming the possibilities for so many things. Our community, ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

Muscle and joint pain may overlap, but they can have different causes and treatment approaches. Muscle and joint pain can accompany swelling, stiffness, reduced mobility, and other symptoms. This ...

A new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and resilience.

Accessory muscle breathing means using muscles other than those typically used for breathing to take in and expel air. One example is the subclavius — between the collarbone and the top rib — which ...

The Petersen Automotive Museum —founded by the same guy who brought you MotorTrend and HOT ROD back in the late-1940s—houses some of the world's rarest and most exotic cars. For a budding car club ...

slow-twitch muscle fibers, which move more slowly but help to keep you moving longer fast-twitch muscle fibers, which help you move faster, but for shorter periods “Twitch” refers to the contraction, ...

The muscular system works to control the movement of our body and internal organs. Muscle tissue contains something called muscle fibers. Muscle fibers consist of a single muscle cell. They help to ...

If you're looking to build muscle, it's important to have patience and also be realistic about how long it will take. Different factors can determine your ability to gain (or not gain) muscle. Muscle ...

If you've spent any time lifting weights, you've probably noticed your muscles looking noticeably bigger during or right after a workout. It's a satisfying reminder that you actually did something, ...