The single most important concept is that “Athletic” and “Muscular” aren’t the same thing. As fitness culture became mainstream (through Instagram, CrossFit, and gym culture), the two terms started to ...

Getting older? Your workouts might change, but your fitness doesn't have to suffer.

For years, doctors have heard the same complaint from patients on statins: their muscles hurt. Some describe general achiness, others struggle with weakness, and in rare cases, people end up in the ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

The brain controls movement by sending electrical messages through nerves to the muscles. When this communication becomes weaker with age, the muscles may not respond with full strength even if they ...

It's the most common reason patients quit statins, and it's a very real problem that needs a solution," Marks says. A Longstanding Puzzle Around Statin Muscle Pain Scientists have been trying to ...