It’s normal for pregnant women to experience separation of the parallel muscle band of the anterior mid-abdominal wall known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) — about two thirds of mothers-to-be do.

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, an oncoming driver lost control of his car and hit me almost head-on, destroying my large SUV. Although I was belted and all of the air bags worked, my body rotated ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months ago, an oncoming driver lost control of his car and hit me almost head-on, destroying my large SUV. Although I was belted and all of the air bags worked, my body rotated ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia. Follow these tips to reduce belly fat.