Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle weakness without apparent cause could indicate an underlying health ...

Building muscles is not just limited to lifting weights and eating protein-rich foods like eggs, chicken, or beans. Some fruits, or rather the right fruits, not only promote muscle growth but also ...

Muscle weakness may be due to a chronic condition or an infection. Conditions that can weaken muscles include Addison’s disease, anemia, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and more. Muscle weakness is a lack of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more likely to conjure images of breathlessness rather than weak muscles, but can COPD also cause muscle weakness? Research seems to show a correlation.

Don't just focus on the main muscles of your core — working on your hips, back, and deep ab muscles can help prevent injury.fizkes/Getty Images Most gym goers are ignoring important muscles in the ...

Weak hip flexors can cause the surrounding muscles to overcompensate, which can cause pain and difficulty walking. Treatment may include physical therapy and exercises. The hip flexors are muscles ...

June Furlan was alarmed when a mystery weakness started taking over her body, so her personal trainer suggested doing “dead bugs” to strengthen her core. She was already an avid gym goer, doing cardio ...

You may not think about your pelvic floor very much, but it’s an important area — and one that has more impact on your health than you might realize. If you’re experiencing pain during sex, ...

Weak muscles and abdominal fat are a dangerous combination for older people who have difficulty walking. A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state ...

Maybe it happened during the final sprint of a big race, or on a cross-training day as you knocked out a series of double-unders with a jump rope: You suddenly realize the wetness you feel in your ...