Higher fat-to-muscle ratios in the legs are strongly protective against POAG, while other regional fat mass is associated with higher IOP.

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While the experts we consulted recommended cushioned shoes to maximize shock absorption, some people with sciatica report that cushioning makes their flare-ups worse. Instead, they find flat shoes to ...

Step ups are a staple in most strength programmes. Step-downs, less so. That’s a mistake. Put simply, a step-down involves lowering one leg from a raised surface to the floor under control, then ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...

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If your goal is to build lower body mass, as tempting as it might be to cram every variation of squats, lunges and deadlifts into one session, it might not be optimal. Neither is swerving leg training ...

If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among ...

There's an abbreviated slate of NBA games on Thursday with just three on the schedule, including Raptors vs. Cavaliers (-7.5, 238.5) at 7 p.m. ET, and Pacers vs. Suns (-4.5, 232.5) and Hawks (-1.5, ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...