Fellow runners stepped in to help, massaging his leg and foot and offering snacks until medics arrived to assist Jian. According to Dr. Rafael Martires, a general physician, dehydration is the most ...

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Before the primary symptoms begin to show, legs silently warn you about many ailments, whether it is diabetes, heart issues ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful.

Guy Fieri offered a promising update on his health after he needed emergency surgery over a torn quad muscle in November: ...

Q. I have always been bothered by my legs and feet cramping at night. I put soap chips in socks that I wear to bed each night, and that usually helps.

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

Leg swelling, cold feet, numbness or night cramps may be more than everyday discomfort. Vascular experts explain five leg ...

Walking is a powerful form of exercise that offers numerous benefits, many of which help promote healthy aging. But while studies have shown that walking can help build bone to improve bone density, ...

That sudden, painful tightening in your calf or foot isn’t random - it’s your muscles misfiring. Experts explain what really happens during a muscle cramp, why dehydration and fatigue make it worse, ...

Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that targeted calf strengthening not only increases muscle performance but also ...