If you're looking to build muscle, it's essential to be realistic about how long it will take (and that it may take you longer than your workout buddies), what it requires and the various factors that ...

A novel urine biomarker identified significant differences in muscle health between menopausal and nonmenopausal women, based on data from 113 individuals. Menopause is known to accelerate muscle loss ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

There are a multitude of reasons why you might want to take a classic muscle car for a spin, or maybe even own one. Handling and cornering capabilities definitely aren't among those reasons, but their ...

The joints in your body are enveloped by muscles that coordinate their movements. These muscle groups counterbalance each other and work together to complete a movement. The muscles on either side of ...

In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses former Cardinal slugger Dick Allen’s HOF chances! And a happy birthday shoutout to Art ...

A hard workout can come back to haunt you. When you wake up the next morning and try to get out of bed, everyday motions like rolling over and standing up can make your muscles whine in pain. You ...

A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can be amazing. But is it as healthy as it feels? By Emma Yasinski After a hard workout, soaking in a hot tub or sitting in a steam room can be transcendent.

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.

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Some legendary names from Detroit started out small as trims or option packages for other models before becoming self-made, full-blown cars in their own right. The Pontiac Ventura is one of those ...

The Pontiac GTO is commonly known as the car that kicked off the muscle car revolution during the 1960s. Though it would become one of many midsize American cars sporting powerful V-8s during the mid- ...