Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in your lower legs. If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the ...

Unfortunately, most runners will experience shin splints at some point, and though questions remain about what causes this lower leg pain and how to fix it, one thing’s clear: At their worst, shin ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’ve ever had ...

Images of tibia muscle from wild type mice and mice deficient in DGK-zeta. The wild type mice exhibited less muscle atrophy when the nerve supply was removed (WT/DNV) compared to DGK-zeta-deficient ...