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  1. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

    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 …

  2. Strength training: How-to video collection - Mayo Clinic

    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 …

  3. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    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, …

  4. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 …

  5. Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 18, 2023 · Learn why stretching your muscles is an important part of your exercise routine and how to do it safely.

  6. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes

    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 …

  7. Vitamin D - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 21, 2025 · Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a …

  8. Can myofascial release relieve back pain? - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 6, 2025 · These stiff areas, or trigger points, are thought to limit muscle and joint movements, which can play a part in widespread muscle pain. The massage and stretching used in …

  9. Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 27, 2023 · Helps build muscle. Causes features such as facial hair and a deeper voice. The anabolic steroids used by athletes are often forms of testosterone made in a lab. Some people …

  10. Prader-Willi syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 14, 2024 · Symptoms Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome, which can vary, slowly change over time from childhood to adulthood. Infants Symptoms that may be present from birth …