Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium ...

Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is not a quick process. It requires time, commitment, and consistency and is about more than lifting weights. It ...

It’s no secret that running builds endurance – but can it help to change your body composition, too? Here’s what you need to know.

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it?

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it?

When we think about the heart, we imagine the organ in our chest that keeps us alive. But did you know your legs, more specifically your calf muscles, have a heart-like function as well? Experts often ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Dehydration may be one cause of muscle cramps, and some evidence suggests that electrolyte imbalances also contribute to them. Muscle cramps are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles that ...

Your muscles aren’t just for lifting heavy objects and looking good in photos—they’re actually functioning as a sophisticated chemical factory that produces brain-boosting compounds essential for ...