Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD A creatine kinase test is a blood test that measures levels of an enzyme called ...

Now, new research suggests that the reduced size of a specific muscle could indicate that someone has an increased risk of dementia. Of course, it’s a little complicated. Here’s what the study ...

There are many prescription and over-the-counter medications available that can provide relief for muscle spasms and muscle spasticity. Muscle relaxers, or muscle relaxants, are medications used ...

To build muscle mass, you need around 1.2–1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (g/kg) or 0.5–0.8 grams per pound of body weight. However, your protein needs depend on many factors, such as ...

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary, painful contractions of one or more muscles in the body. Also called Charley horses or muscle spasms, they are typically short in duration and can last ...

The iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of your hip joint. It’s made up of two muscles: the iliacus, the psoas major. These muscles work together to flex your hip, as well as stabilize your hip and ...

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury that happens when muscles in your stomach area stretch too much or tear. You might also hear it called a pulled stomach muscle. Anyone can strain a stomach ...

As you grow into your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, you naturally lose lean muscle mass and function, along with bone density. However, you can turn back your body's clock by engaging in regular physical ...

One way to answer these questions is to use some statistical tools called Cp and Cpk, and compare them with another metric called DPMO. In this article, we will explain what these terms mean ...

but you may be curious if you're experiencing weight loss and muscle gain at the same time—otherwise referred to as body recomposition. Let's get into it. Body recomposition is “probably the ...