Nov 18, 2023 · Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The …

Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral …

Nov 18, 2023 · Want to look good — and feel even better? Try strength training. Strength training, combined with regular aerobic exercise, can greatly impact your health. You may build …

Jul 21, 2025 · What are statin side effects? Muscle pain and damage One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, …

Aug 22, 2025 · This causes muscle weakness. Myasthenia gravis also may happen if antibodies block proteins such as muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase, also called MuSK, or …

Aug 23, 2024 · COVID-19 can have lasting symptoms that affect many parts of the body. Learn more about the symptoms and effects of long COVID.

Sep 12, 2025 · Dermatomyositis (dur-muh-toe-my-uh-SY-tis) is a condition in which swelling and irritation, called inflammation, attacks the body's tissues. Dermatomyositis causes muscle …

Oct 9, 2023 · A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the …

Jan 1, 2026 · These could be symptoms of a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause kidney problems. Call your doctor right away if you get a headache, stomach …

Apr 10, 2024 · Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), known as ALS, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and …