Genetics
Genetic therapy corrects progressive muscle disorder in mice
People with myotonic dystrophy experience progressive muscle weakness and repeated episodes of painless muscle stiffness called myotonia.
Apr 13, 2023
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Medical research
To ice or not to ice? Icing can promote muscle regeneration after mild injury
Applying ice to a muscle injury is a widespread first-aid treatment, but exactly what effect does this have on the muscle regeneration and does it really help? Cumulative research by a multi-institutional Japanese research ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Resistance training improves sleep quality and reduces inflammation in older people with sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the decline of skeletal muscle mass with age, leading to loss of muscle strength (to move objects, shake hands etc.) and performance (walking and making other routine movements effectively). It involves chronic ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Health
Fractures, strains, and falls: How to prevent winter back injuries
Winter weather can be treacherous for your back. Whether it's a lumbar strain from shoveling wet, heavy snow or taking a spill on a slick sidewalk, winter conditions can seriously affect your back health.
Feb 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study identifies features that may make motor neurons vulnerable to ALS
New research offers clues about the biology of cells in the spinal cord that die off in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. A team of researchers supported by the National Institutes ...
Feb 2, 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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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study explores how exercise might mitigate age-related decline in skeletal muscle structure and function
A new study has observed differences in the shape, structure and mechanical properties of nuclei in trained and untrained individuals, potentially helping to explain the anti-aging effects of exercise.
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
New study indicates that nutrition based on one's own metabolism makes people healthier
For the first time, there is scientific evidence that a personalized diet based on a person's metabolic profile leads to better health. This conclusion follows years of research in a large-scale public-private partnership ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Medical research
Old mice regain leg strength after antibody treatment
Muscle stem cells, the cells in muscle fibers that generate new muscle cells after injury or exercise, lose their potency with age. But a study by researchers at Stanford Medicine shows that old mice regain the leg muscle ...
Nov 17, 2022
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Health
Rest days are essential to your fitness journey. Here's why
Rest is a fundamental element of a successful fitness journey because it is essential for performance. But it's often overlooked.
Nov 2, 2022
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