You work hard all week, so when the weekend finally rolls around, you want to play just as hard. There's nothing like a few rounds of golf, a hike in the mountains, or an intense workout at the gym to ...

Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

Stretching and light exercise can stimulate blood flow and help with muscle soreness. Heat therapy, like hot baths or heating pads, can also soothe achy muscles. Focus on foods containing flavonoids, ...

What are the best essential oils for sore muscles? Whether it's from exercise or chronic conditions such as arthritis, sore muscles can disrupt your daily routine. But the best essential oils for sore ...

As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Muscle soreness is a familiar sensation for anyone who’s recently intensified their workout regimen or returned to the gym after a hiatus. This discomfort, technically known as delayed onset muscle ...

You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

You might not be an aspiring Olympic skier or sink three-pointers like a March Madness player. But watching athletes in peak physical condition compete at the highest level makes for good ...

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. Credit...Melody Melamed for The New York Times Supported by By Gretchen ...