Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength ...

A large genetic study of more than 260,000 people, published in Gut, has identified DNA variants linked to how often people have bowel movements, offering new insight into gut motility. Alongside ...

Traditional lifting often fails as we age; discover the "continuous tension" method that firms skin and muscle without the ...

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

Discover the science behind hiccups, their causes, remedies, and when to seek medical attention for persistent symptoms.

“The Kivin method is an exciting way of performing oral sex,” says sex and relationship expert Annabelle Knight, author of ...

Syntribation is a lesser-known but normal form of masturbation that many people practise naturally. The lack of awareness ...

Objective Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is common among females during functional fitness training, such as CrossFit. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of pelvic floor muscle training ...

When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...

Introduction: Individuals living with chronic stroke have weakness and increased neuromuscular fatigue in the paretic leg, which can limit walking ability and endurance. In cardiac and healthy ...