Let's talk about warming up muscles. There are a few ways to do this. Three methods were put to the test: a water-filled suit, a type of heat therapy called short-wave diathermy, and a good old hot bath. Ten people tried each method for an hour. All three raised muscle temps. But the water suit was
Recording muscle signals is a big deal in medical studies. The deltoid muscle, which is in the shoulder, is often studied. To get clear signals, doctors need to place electrodes in the right spots. Traditionally, the reference electrode was placed on the acromion, a bony part of the shoulder. This w
Muscles change as we get older. This is not news. But what is interesting is how these changes affect the tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, that bring oxygen and nutrients to our muscles. Scientists have known for a while that these capillaries become less dense with age. However, they usually
Sitting on the floor might seem odd, but it could be a game-changer for your health. Many people spend hours sitting in chairs, which can lead to tight muscles and even serious health problems like heart disease. But sitting on the ground, especially in a cross-legged position, can do wonders for yo
USC football fans are not happy. They feel like their team is not winning enough games. Coach Lincoln Riley promised to make the Trojans a top team again. But after a 9-4 season, many fans are not convinced. One fan said, "Coach Riley, just do your job. " Another fan joked that if USC plays in the
Ken Seals, a sixth-year senior, finally got his chance to shine in his last college game. He stepped up as the starting quarterback for TCU after the original starter, Josh Hoover, left the team. Seals didn't just play; he led his team to a thrilling 30-27 victory over the 16th-ranked USC Trojans in
USC's season ended on a sour note with a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans had a chance to secure their 10th win, something they've only done once in the past eight years, but it slipped through their fingers. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions. There wer
Pregnancy often brings a lot of joy, but it can also bring pain. Many expectant moms deal with musculoskeletal pain, but is it as common as people think? Research shows that most studies on this topic are not very strong. They usually don't have good control groups to compare results. This makes it
Muscles get bigger when we exercise, but the science behind it is not as straightforward as it seems. Hormones are key players in this process. For a long time, scientists focused on testosterone in men. But what about estrogen? A new study took a closer look at how estrogen affects muscle growth in
The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a long history of facing off on the football field. But lately, fans have been left wondering why the annual game isn't happening. Matt Leinart, a former USC quarterback, recently shared his thoughts on the situation. Leinart isn't happy about the
