Bananas are often toted as a remedy for cramps, but do they really help with these painful muscle spasms? Here's what the ...

Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help muscles contract and relax. Stay hydrated before, during and after workouts to keep muscles healthy and cramp-free. Stretch often and avoid ...

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater ...

The winter chill sets in, and with it often comes a potential dip in your well-being(enter cold and flu season). But what if ...

Digestive woes like bloating and cramps often lead to confusion between IBS and IBD. While IBS is a functional disorder ...

Hypnic jerks (sometimes called sleep starts or hypnagogic jerks) are brief muscle contractions that can affect your whole body or just one part, like your legs. They often happen right before you fall ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

Light exercise may help ease soreness in many cases. In other cases, continuing to exercise, especially at a high intensity, may increase the risk of injury.

Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could ...

Digestion doesn't begin after your last bite. "Digestion starts in the mouth," Dr. Stanton points out. "Chewing food well enhances mechanical digestion and allows the brain-gut axis time to signal ...

A tribute to Dr. Mark Hallett, whose pioneering work in movement disorders reveals that awareness — not effort — is the true ...

The NHS has issued a four-week alert to anyone who has been prescribed diazepam, a medication used for treating anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. As part of a group of medicines called ...