Winter's allure of cozy indoors can weaken bones and muscles, especially for seniors. Reduced activity leads to muscle atrophy, while less sunlight depletes Vitamin D, impacting bone density.

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

In her book, “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why it Matters," journalist and author Bonnie Tsui explores the biology and beauty of muscles. (Drawing by Bonnie Tsui) For a long time, ...

1 Department of Mechanics, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland 2 Department of Fundamentals of ...

Purpose to characterize mastication and electrical activation of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and relate results to ...

Dementia is a devastating condition that impacts up to 10 percent of older adults. And while there's no cure, getting diagnosed early can help patients get on a treatment plan and families prepare.

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.

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort. By Danielle Friedman If you’ve ever had a shoulder massage or used a foam ...

Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) consists of bone, cartilage, ...

Abstract: The advancement in biomechanics motivated the development of biomimetic robots. In mastication, there are limited studies on a masticatory robot capable of reproducing the human mandibular ...

Muscle dysmorphia (MD) is a mental health condition in which a person believes that their muscles are not large or developed enough. MD typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms may ...