A groundbreaking new study suggests that building muscle may do far more than improve physical strength — it could also help ...

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 ...

Curious about creatine? Here’s what research says about its benefits for muscle growth, brain function, performance, and ...

Creatine is important for muscle and brain health and may also have other effects. You should be realistic about the ...

A new study reveals how exercise slows aging by strengthening communication between the brain, muscles and liver. The research demonstrates that regular physical activity creates a powerful anti-aging ...

If you need another reason to visit the gym this winter, a new study of almost 1,200 healthy, middle-aged men and women found that those with more muscle mass tended to have younger brains than those ...

Myokines are hormones that communicate via the bloodstream with various organs such as the brain, adipose tissue, liver, bone ...

When a sprinter explodes out of the blocks, the first few seconds of effort are powered not by oxygen or glucose but by ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Research found that participants who had more muscle and less visceral fat ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive ...

“Never skip leg day” sounds like something a swole gym bro with killer quads might harp on about. But doctors also sing the praises of lunges and split bench squats, and not for the reason you might ...