A new study claimed men with larger abdominal muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease later in life. “It’s an observational study. So men with larger abdominal muscle, we’re more likely to get ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

The abdominal muscles provide postural support, protect internal organs, and perform other important functions. The lower abdominal muscles help protect the pelvic cavity. The rectus abdominis is the ...

Body composition - often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle - is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health. Now, new research from the University of California San Diego ...

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury that happens when muscles in your stomach area stretch too much or tear. You might also hear it called a pulled stomach muscle. Anyone can strain a stomach ...

A pulled or strained abdominal muscle — which some people call the stomach muscle — can occur during exercise, heavy lifting, and other activities. Ice packs, stretches, and pain relief medication may ...

You can learn how to brace your core to avoid straining your lower back and neck while doing abdominal exercises and other lifting moves. “Abdominal bracing happens when you contract the muscles ...

Feeling a muscle spasm in your abdomen can be a mildly annoying experience — or a downright painful one. In many cases, abdominal muscle spasms can be prevented by making changes in your eating and ...

Care for a pulled abdominal muscle at home with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers. See a provider for severe or continued pain to discuss physical therapy or, possibly, surgery to treat ...