Why, after an intense run or session on the stepmill, is there involuntary twitching in my leg muscles, especially my calves? JAY GREENBERG. Irvington, N.Y.

Being overtired is also a common reason why people can experience hypnic jerks. Interestingly, sleeping in an uncomfortable position is another culprit. It’s thought fatigue can cause the body’s ...

What should you do? “For most of us, these twitches are not a serious problem,” says Cain. Generally, the body is just saying that it needs a break (tics can also be caused by anxiety and ...

Whether it's your eyelid twitching, an involuntary shudder, or a muscle elsewhere contracting at random, twitchy muscles happen to everyone. But what are they, and why do they happen?

Stretch: After your workout, "Gentle stretching can help your body cool down, which helps prevent muscle soreness, twitching, and cramping," said Dr. Sinel. Try these three basic stretches .

But as it turns out, facial and body twitches are common symptoms of anxiety. Amy Morin, LCSW, a psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, ...

Felt Twitching in the Body? Watch Out For These Early Symptoms of Cancer (Picture credit: Unsplash) According to a report by World Health Organization, around 9.6 million people died of cancer in ...

Twitchy Nerves (Literally) ... Tasaki had a sharp mind and strong body well into his 90s, says Peter Basser of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.