UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An individual may bring their hands to their face when feeling sad or jump into the air when feeling happy. Human body movements convey emotions, which plays a crucial role in ...

The classical view of how the human brain controls voluntary movement might not tell the whole story. That map of the primary motor cortex — the motor homunculus — shows how this brain region is ...

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode A More Walkable World. Human bodies thrive in motion. So what happens when we sit all day? And what's the secret to breaking this habit? Ideas on moving more with ...

When it comes to fitness, it doesn't get more old-school than primal movement patterns. Here's why they're so important. If you’ve ever watched a baby in action, you’ve likely noticed that they tend ...

But the strongest muscle by weight is the masseter, a chewing muscle in the jaw, D'Agostino said. It is small, but it has many fibers packed into it and has a perfect 90-degree insertion angle on the ...

It is well established that unrealistic images of the fit feminine body can lead to body dissatisfaction, body image distortion, various types of eating-disordered behaviors, and mental health issues.

The human body is a wonderous thing, especially when you consider how intricate and efficient each bodily system is. For instance, an adult’s blood vessels could encircle the earth 2.5 times if ...