A research team has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, directly relaxes smooth muscle in the male reproductive tract by blocking specific calcium ...

The mysteries of muscle cramps abound. Affecting everyone from everyday runners to the the San Francisco 49ers and international soccer stars, most experts still ask what causes cramps and how we can ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with ...

You may have excess gas before your period due to hormonal changes. Try changing your diet, like avoiding sweeteners ending in "-ol," to ease gas symptoms. Hormonal changes may also cause other ...

If you’ve ever had to hit the bathroom after your morning cup of joe, you’re not alone. Coffee, especially the caffeinated kind, gets the gut moving. “Coffee can stimulate multiple digestive processes ...

Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...

Running (often) leads to sweating. And sweating leads to the loss of electrolytes—a.k.a. minerals that support hydration status and other important processes in the body. While you’ve probably heard ...

If stretching isn’t part of your regular health and fitness routine, you may be missing out. “Stretching is good for everybody and definitely something to do on a regular basis as part of an overall ...