Health
Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life
Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
May 17, 2023
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News tagged with free weights
Health
How to strengthen your core
When you're starting or recharging a running program, you may be tempted to focus only on leg strength. But there's another major group of muscles that's just as important to your overall strength, endurance and power—your ...
Apr 10, 2023
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Changing up your fitness routine could help maximize results
Having a structured and consistent workout routine makes a difference in the results you see from working out. But sticking to the same routine for too long can lead you to stop seeing progress as you hit a plateau in your ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival
Underweight and severe obesity are associated with decreased survival in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in the Blood Cancer Journal.
Jan 23, 2023
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Health
Ten weight training tips for beginners
Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits from stronger bones and ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Q and A: 10 nutrition myths debunked
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my 40s, I've experienced a wide variety of diet fads come and go. One week I read it's bad to eat carbs. The next week, it's full-fat dairy products. I've seen articles that say I should only ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study explores the effects of eating dark chocolate on the brain
Eating chocolate is typically discouraged by nutritionists, as it is can be high in calories, fat and sugar. Cocoa, however, chocolate's primary ingredient derived from the seed of the cacao plant, has been found to have ...
Pediatrics
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition
About 18 million children under age five suffer from severe acute malnutrition, and more than 3 million children die from it each year. Treatment with high-calorie supplemental foods and antibiotics can prevent deaths, but ...
Apr 15, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Weightlifting: How beginners can get started this new year
Weightlifting has become increasingly popular with people looking to get in shape. Not only can it be a great way to lose weight, it can also build strength and prevent muscle loss as we age.
Jan 3, 2022
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Health
Resistance band workouts are everywhere, but do they work?
Resistance-band exercises have been all over social media during the pandemic. In case you aren't familiar with them, resistance bands are similar to an elastic band, usually made from a synthetic fiber like latex or rubber. ...
Sep 15, 2021
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