"Our work suggests that vascular changes in leg muscle could serve as an earlier, more accessible warning sign of the disease." To explore this idea, the research team—whose work was published in the ...

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries in the legs, pelvic area or arms become narrowed or blocked typically due to plaque build up. Thus, the blood flowing into these limbs ...

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain ...

There are several potential benefits to reducing your carb intake, including weight loss and improved heart health, according to The Nutrition Source. But the shift to a low-carb diet can cause some ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers carrying out a small pilot clinical trial demonstrating that a drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive ...

Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

SMA children who can't walk have weaker upper leg bones than kids with cerebral palsy who are nonambulatory, a comparative analysis found.

Ever been sound asleep, only to be startled awake by a stabbing pain in your calf or hamstring? These sudden, intense muscle spasms are better known as charley horses. And they happen to up to 60% of ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...