Intramuscular fat blocks muscle healing and weakens strength, study finds
Consider the delicate web of fat in a Wagyu steak. The "marbling" that makes carnivore connoisseurs swoon is a visual heuristic for quality flavor.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Muscular Atrophy
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Consuming more protein may protect patients taking anti-obesity drug from muscle loss
Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk for muscle loss, but higher protein intake may help prevent muscle loss in these patients, according to a small study being presented Saturday ...
Jul 12, 2025
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Study reveals accurate association between weak handgrip and a host of diseases among over-50s
Researchers have provided robust scientific evidence that ailments like depression, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, and difficulties performing daily activities are associated ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Muscle 'control center' discovery could help elderly with better muscle healing
When a house is hit by a hurricane, you must first remove the damaged parts before reconstruction can begin. The same applies to our muscles after injuries—and now researchers from Aarhus University and Steno Diabetes Center ...
Jun 13, 2025
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Turning back time on muscle stem cells to prevent frailty due to aging
The population across developed countries is getting older and the associated frailty and debilitation are becoming major health problems. This gradual muscle loss is accelerated by the poor capacity to repair damage and ...
Jun 12, 2025
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Experts explain when eating extra protein may be warranted, and when it's not
"We tend to consume more than enough protein already," says Roger A. Fielding, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) and professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Women with low muscle mass may have a worse prognosis in breast cancer treatment
Maintaining muscle mass has proven to be crucial for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Studies have shown that individuals with more muscle tend to respond better to therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. They ...
May 28, 2025
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How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in the over 50s
More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended ...
May 28, 2025
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Muscle quality may hold clues to early cognitive decline
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal ...
May 23, 2025
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The DIY guide to checking how well you're aging
A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it's all about how long you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth. These quirky ...
May 20, 2025
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