Older people with higher levels of chronic inflammation are likely to have weaker muscles and lower muscle mass, according to a new study carried out at the University of Southampton.
Jan 22, 2018
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People start losing muscle mass at the age of 40—about some 10 percent of the total muscle mass for each 10-year period, which may lead to fall-related injuries, slowing metabolism and reduced quality of life. Today, very ...
Jan 12, 2018
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According to a recent study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers have been able to document for the first time how the same period of inactivity has a greater and more severe impact on the muscle power of the ...
Jan 5, 2018
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When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, everyone looks forward to the changes they are going to make in the year to come. However, if these changes are related to diet and weight loss, a registered dietitian with ...
Dec 29, 2017
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Specially programmed stem cells demonstrated the potential to regenerate lost muscle mass in muscular dystrophy, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
Dec 22, 2017
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Early results from a new study led by ANU indicate that people aged in their 60s and early 70s could lower their risk of dementia if they maintained a healthy weight by going to the gym to retain muscle mass.
Nov 30, 2017
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It's not the amount of fat in your body but where it's stored that may increase your risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...
Nov 28, 2017
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The amount of protein recommended by international guidelines is not sufficient to maintain muscle size and strength in older men, according to a new study.
Nov 21, 2017
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Whether your goal is to increase strength, decrease body fat or improve overall performance, adding supplements to your daily regimen can give you that extra edge. But with thousands of products on the market, choosing the ...
Nov 8, 2017
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Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go.
Nov 1, 2017
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