Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a previously unknown molecule that may explain why people with type 2 diabetes often suffer from muscle weakness and muscle loss—a condition that has a major impact on ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Metformin, touted as the world's most used anti-diabetic drug, has the potential to improve old age disabilities, such as muscle weakness and poor physical performance, according to University of Sharjah researchers.
May 7, 2025
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In his recent Netflix documentary, Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, tech millionaire Bryan Johnson reveals that he includes NAD precursors in his expansive supplement routine, totaling more than 50 pills a day.
May 1, 2025
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A newly developed AI can predict which cancer patients are at risk for a life-threatening wasting syndrome, a new study says.
Apr 28, 2025
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Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and related conditions—from photographs.
Mar 24, 2025
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An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and protect skeletal muscle from ...
Mar 5, 2025
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When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren't the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most of our daily tasks.
Nov 11, 2024
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A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. ...
Oct 25, 2024
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The ability of skeletal muscle to produce force (contractile function) and contraction-stimulated glucose uptake (increase in clearing sugar from bloodstream) do not differ by time of day, regardless of sex or muscle type.
Aug 23, 2024
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A new editorial was published in Aging, titled "The benefits of exercise on aging: focus on muscle biomarkers."
Aug 21, 2024
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