Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pulled muscle—medically known as a strain—occurs when muscle fibers are ...

Muscle is a soft tissue composed of elongated cells (muscle fibres) that produce force and motion through contraction. Involuntary cardiac and smooth muscles are responsible for contraction of the ...

Fiber internet is on the rise, available in over nine million U.S. households, according to the Fiber Broadband Association. It may already be available in your neighborhood; it’s just a matter ...

Fibre (unlike oh-so-popular protein) is the unsung hero of the modern diet. These are the foods to eat if you want to boost your intake We’re used to hearing that a diet stuffed full of protein ...

If your health goals include building muscle while losing fat and excess weight, you may wonder if you can build muscle while in a calorie deficit (when you eat fewer calories than your body uses).

Eighteen Hill-type muscle models representing the major muscles in the human lower extremities were implemented in the skeletal model, namely, the m. iliopsoas (ILIA), m. glutei (GMAXI), hamstrings ...

Intercostal muscle strains are the most common type of musculoskeletal chest pain. The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals ...

There has never been a better time to get geeky about muscle growth — especially if you don't want to waste your gym time. In a new video, one of the researchers involved in many of these ...

Here’s how it works. While some organs, like the brain, work continuously, other body tissues, like muscle and fat, can enter an inactive state. Muscles are typically inactive except during ...

Combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation with resistance training boosts muscle growth and strength while potentially improving metabolic health and lowering diabetes risk. Credit: ...

What foods come to mind when you hear the word "fiber?" Whole grains? Beans? Raisin Bran? Your grandma's Metamucil supplement? While these are indeed good sources of fiber, one underrated food group ...