Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals stronger people have healthier brains
A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are.
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Medical research
Blocking protein restores strength, endurance in old mice, study finds
Blocking the activity of a single protein in old mice for one month restores mass and strength to the animals' withered muscles and helps them run longer on a treadmill, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
The great weight debate: Researchers find all forms of weightlifting build strength and muscle, details matter less
Whether you use heavy or light weights, lifting them as many times as you can builds strength and muscle. The details of how you go about it are less important than simply making a habit of it, researchers have determined.
Jul 7, 2023
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Neuroscience
Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands, study finds
The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries. A UCLA-led team of scientists reports that six people with severe spinal cord injuries—three ...
Apr 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strength-based parenting improves children's resilience and stress levels
Children are more likely to use their strengths to effectively cope with minor stress in their life if they have parents who adopt a strength-based approach to parenting.
May 26, 2015
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Health
Exercise and nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive health
Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; ...
Oct 19, 2020
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Medications
GlyNAC improves multiple defects in aging to boost strength and cognition in older humans
A pilot human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC—a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine as precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione—could ...
Mar 29, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How aerobic exercise and resistance training preserves muscle mass in obese older adults
As obesity increases in aging Western populations, frailty—which is exacerbated by obesity—is becoming a greater health concern and a major healthcare cost. Now, researchers report July 3 in the journal Cell Metabolism ...
Jul 3, 2019
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Medical research
Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?
When we think of strong bones, we usually think of milk, a rich source of the nutrients that promote bone density: calcium and vitamin D. But we may be overlooking another important nutrient created closer to home—in our ...
May 8, 2020
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Health
Scientists develop new supplement that can repair, rejuvenate muscles in older adults
Whey protein supplements aren't just for gym buffs according to new research from McMaster university. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found ...
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