While leg cramps are often benign and temporary, in some cases, they can indicate underlying health issues that require ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

A line-of-duty injury nearly took his life. Four years later, a former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer is faced with a new challenge.

Alfie Phillips, who was born with fibular hemimelia, underwent the extramedullary femoral lengthening surgery in March 2025 ...

This 20-minute leg and butt workout is part of the Women's Health 30-Day Workout Challenge. For this part of the exercise program, all you need is yourself and your mat to strengthen and tone your ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

Dealing with a leg being shorter than the other is hardly unusual when it comes to runners. In fact, if you think one of your legs is longer than the other, you can count yourself in good company. To ...

Leg day is crucial for overall strength, balance, and athletic performance, despite its grueling reputation. This guide highlights effective exercises like goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts, ...

Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter ...