Skeletal muscle is the most abundant tissue of the human body (about 40%) and it plays essential role in locomotion and vital functions (heart rate, breathing). During aging, in a large majority of individuals a loss of muscle ...
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A clinical trial initiated by University of Kentucky researchers argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising seniors gain more muscle mass. The double-blind trial, conducted at the ...
Oct 22, 2019
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A rise in the level of the male hormone testosterone significantly boosts young physically active women's capacity to run for longer, reveals the first study of its kind, published online in the British Journal of Sports ...
Oct 15, 2019
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Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Phoenix have shown for the first time in preclinical studies that Aliskiren, a drug that inhibits the enzyme that regulates blood pressure, can delay the progression ...
Oct 8, 2019
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The world's aging populations are increasing every year. In 2016, 18% of the UK's population was aged 65 years or older—by 2046, this group will account for nearly a quarter of the people living in the British Isles.
Sep 25, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A frailty assessment as part of liver transplant evaluation may help identify transplant candidates at higher risk for death, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Surgery.
Sep 19, 2019
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The microorganisms living in the intestines could help with muscle growth and function, opening new doors to interventions for age-related skeletal muscle loss, an international research team led by Nanyang Technological ...
Sep 10, 2019
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Guidance on how the UK population can stay fit and healthy has been updated thanks to a major review led by the University of Bristol.
Sep 9, 2019
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A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) recommends spending more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The research has ...
Sep 6, 2019
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Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.
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