Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney disease is a problem for cerebral palsy patients. Why are doctors missing it?
Cerebral palsy and kidney disease can be deeply intertwined.
Nov 17, 2021
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News tagged with muscle activity
Gerontology & Geriatrics
It's never too late to start moving, but science is finding you may not catch up to lifelong exercisers
Seventy-seven-year-old David Pallett, who began exercising seriously about four months ago, started a recent workout by donning a 15-pound vest and climbing 100 stairs—two at a time.
Sep 16, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older people with abdominal fat and weak muscles are more likely to develop mobility problems
Weak muscles and abdominal fat are a dangerous combination for older people who have difficulty walking. A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Medical research
Imaging method predicts how well stem cells can differentiate into cardiac muscle cells
Stem cell research holds great potential for regenerative therapies and treatments to combat cardiovascular disease, which is responsible for over 30% of all deaths worldwide.
Jul 28, 2021
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Pediatrics
Kids' grip strength is improving, but other measures of muscle fitness are getting worse
Physical fitness in kids refers to their ability to perform physical activity. Their fitness level is not only important for success in sports and athletics, but also for good health.
Jul 27, 2021
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Diabetes
Researchers identify muscle proteins whose quantity is reduced in type 2 diabetes
Globally, more than 400 million people have diabetes, most of them suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Jun 29, 2021
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Health
Restoring health and fitness with exercise
If COVID-19 restrictions have kept you home exercising less and eating more, it could be affecting your health as could the stress, boredom and isolation of this time. Exercise can help.
May 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lung damage not the culprit for post-COVID exercise limitations
A new study suggests the lungs may not be the main factor that reduces exercise ability in people recovering from severe COVID-19. Anemia and muscle dysfunction also play a role. The study is published ahead of print in the ...
May 13, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study reveals roadmap of muscle decline with age
Scientists have produced a comprehensive roadmap of muscle aging in mice that could be used to find treatments that prevent decline in muscle mobility and function, according to a report published today in eLife.
Apr 20, 2021
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Health
Green leafy vegetables essential for muscle strength
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research.
Mar 24, 2021
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