I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

Scientists discover that muscles repair themselves by moving thousands of internal nuclei, a rapid process that is key after ...

Exploring the science behind protein powders and their role in building muscle. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Protein powder supports muscle growth, recovery and helps prevent muscle ...

Creatine is a compound made from three amino acids that's found naturally in the body. People use creatine supplements to help improve muscle mass and exercise performance.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Artificial muscles hold the promise of revolutionizing fields ranging from robotics and prosthetics to biomedical devices. These lightweight, flexible materials can mimic the ...

MIT engineers developed artificial tendons that could connect robotic skeletons and biological muscle tissue. Made from tough and flexible hydrogel, the tendons could be used in various bio-hybrid ...

It’s a bizarre sight: With a short burst of light, a sponge-shaped robot scoots across a tiled surface. Flipped on its back, it repeatedly twitches as if doing sit-ups. By tinkering with the light’s ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? In the realm of strength training, deadlifting is one of those key moves you ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The pain of a short soak in ice water is supposed to cure the longer-lasting discomfort of sore muscles, but researchers say it may not make enough difference to be ...