A new kind of prosthetic limb depends on carbon fibre and computer chips—and the reëngineering of muscles, tendons, and bone.

HUMAN legs are a remarkable piece of human ... don't stretch enough. Tight leg muscles can put the whole body out of balance and lead to injury.' Focus on areas such as the hip flexors (tight ...

D models of Australopithecus afarensis suggest the muscular adaptations that made modern humans better runners.

Hugh Herr, an engineer and biophysicist from MIT, has spent the last 34 years developing prosthetic limbs that outperform human movement. The work is close to his heart, as Herr had both legs ...

Groundbreaking research shows that neurological health depends as much on signals sent by the body’s large, leg muscles to ...

I first discovered I was strong when I was the only girl in my weight training class in high school. At the time, there were ...

To create a magnesium bath at home, you simply need Epsom salt or magnesium flakes. You can purchase these from any health ...

Leg cramps at night, or nocturnal leg cramps (NLCs), can occur due to inactivity during the day, tired muscles, or certain medical conditions. Treatment can include medication and stretching the ...

Human legs are a remarkable piece of human ... don't stretch enough. Tight leg muscles can put the whole body out of balance and lead to injury.' Focus on areas such as the hip flexors (tight ...