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According to research out of Duke University Medical Center, there is one "master cell" responsible for controlling all your habits.

A third camera on your phone would be able to analyze the colors on liquid and paper-based medical tests (similar to a paper litmus test) and translate their outcomes into diagnoses.

Eating at the right times will give your body the fuel required to push through a challenging workout, activate fatty acids for energy burning, and promote muscle growth.

On average, those of higher income levels (above $75,000 per year) spend an average of 4.6 minutes more in exercise per day than those of lower income levels (below $20,000 per year).

According to one expert, "Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation both focus the brain’s conscious processing power on a limited number of targets like breathing and posing..."

If you plan to see visible muscle growth, the hypertrophic effects of eccentric training mean you can include up to 50% of your resistance training workouts in the form of eccentric exercises.

British researchers have discovered a protein in the endothelial lining of human blood vessels that acts as an exercise sensor.

According to this research, a diet that includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of high carbohydrates, is associated with lower risk of death

The promise of 3D printing is a revolution in bioengineering and our ability to replace and repair the fundamental building blocks of our body.

Why would tart cherry juice, which has proven effective for reducing land-based muscle stress prove ineffective with water-based sports?

Researchers analyzed statistical features from close to 44,000 photographs on Instagram, using algorithmic face detection, color analysis, and metadata components.

Researchers are looking into probiotics that may help improve athletic performance.

"Freshman 15" is a term that refers to the weight college students tend to gain during their freshman year.

Move over MRIs, CAT scans, biopsies, and blood tests; there's a new diagnostic test in town—one so simple that almost anyone can use it.

While men were faster and more powerful at first, they became more exhausted much faster than the women.

Simply put, as long as you are burning more calories than you consume, you should be able to lose weight. According to the researchers, there's a chance the theory won't hold water.

The elasticity of the brain tissue appeared to have a greater effect on cognitive performance than size.