PAF causes strong contractions—especially in the muscles of the esophagus and the stomach's upper region (called the gastric fundus). In other parts of the intestine, such as the small intestine and ...

Hernias can result when day-to-day actions weaken abdominal muscles, over time. Understanding these daily actions is critical ...

PAF causes strong contractions—especially in the muscles of the esophagus and the stomach’s upper region (called the gastric fundus). In other parts of the intestine, such as the small intestine and ...

That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia.

Background Hypopressive exercises are suggested for the prevention and conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim of hypopressive exercises is to strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor ...

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Body composition - often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle - is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health. Now, new research from the University of California San Diego ...

Feeling a muscle spasm in your abdomen can be a mildly annoying experience — or a downright painful one. In many cases, abdominal muscle spasms can be prevented by making changes in your eating and ...