A new study reveals that a gene inherited from Neanderthals reduces muscle activity and may influence athletic performance.

For his new take on the classic tale, del Toro aimed to defy expectations. He envisioned the creature as a thing of beauty ...

Space changes you. It strengthens some muscles, weakens others, shifts fluids within your body, and realigns your sense of ...

Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

UCT’s Assoc Prof Yumna Albertus has co-founded a start-up called AcinoTech, which aims to increase access to movement-measuring technology.

The visible effects of ageing on our body are in part linked to invisible changes in gene activity. The epigenetic process of ...

In January, I got a body composition analysis that measured my body fat and muscle mass. I wanted to lose body fat and gain a little more muscle by changing my diet and workouts. Getting a second ...

For Hannaford, the crossover between space and extreme medicine is natural. “It’s all austere environments,” he says. “The ...

If you've ever wondered why specific exercises feel way tougher even when the weight isn't massive, science has some answers. It all comes down to how your body recruits muscle fibers (motor units), ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright locomotion. More than any other part of our lower body, it has been radically altered over millions of years to allow us to accomplish our bizarre ...

Centering is the ability to remain present when everything within you wants to escape. It involves returning to your body, ...