AI and human-movement research intersect in a study that enables precise estimation of hand muscle activity from standard ...

Q: My cousin was diagnosed with dystonia, what is this? A: Dystonia is a disorder of involuntary muscle contractions that may cause repetitive and/or abnormal movement or postures, for example ...

South Korean scientists create ultra-thin fabric muscles that turn clothes into robotic assistants, lifting 33 pounds while ...

A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests quick bursts of moderate-intensity exercise can help your body use amino acids from your meals, which helps you build muscle. Researchers found ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed artificial muscles which can learn and recall specific movements, the first time that motion control and memory have been ...

Fight age-related muscle loss with these five standing strength moves that rebuild power, balance, and independence after 45.

Visual feedback is just as important as a sense of body position when it comes to the involuntary reflexes that activate muscle movement, says a new study in the open-access journal eLife. The ...

Feeling worn down isn’t always about lack of sleep. For many adults, long hours of sitting slowly chip away at their sense of ...

Neurobiologists from the University of Leicester have shown that insect limbs can move without muscles – a finding that may provide engineers with new ways to improve the control of robotic and ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time and for some, this means putting their exercise program on hold. This can happen for a variety of reasons, from traveling, to weather changes, fulfilling ...

Learn how to manage musculoskeletal pain in multiple sclerosis. Discover causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment ...

The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometers per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can reach speeds of 75 and ...