Here's what happens when your butt loses its memory (so to speak) and how to help prevent it. Medically reviewed by Vivek Cherian, MD Fact checked by Isaac Winter In This Article Causes Signs Do You Have Dead Butt Syndrome? Exercises to Wake Up Your Glutes You've heard of amnesia of the brain—but your butt? Turns out, there's such a thing as gluteal amnesia, also known as dead butt syndrome, and avoiding it may help prevent pain and increase your performance in various activities. It's...

High-protein diets continue to be all the rage, and mainstream media may have you believing we’re all deficient in this macronutrient—or that there’s no such thing as too much protein. But, although protein is indisputably important, that messaging isn’t exactly true. But when does protein consumption go from sufficient and health-promoting to overboard? Here’s what protein does in the body, how much you really need, and how much is too much protein. Bianca Tamburello, RDN, registered...

Recover from muscle soreness without turning to anti-inflammatory drugs. Reviewed by Vivek Cherian, MD Fact checked by Isaac Winter Anyone who's active will at some point experience sore muscles. This is especially true if you're trying a new type of workout, working out for longer than usual, or increasing the intensity of your activity. "Muscle soreness is caused by micro-tears and inflammation in the muscle and is a response to physical stress from exercise," says Kyle Gonzalez, NSCA,...