Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

All three experts explain that one common habit that can speed up muscle loss is spending the majority of the day sitting or ...

Sarcopenia — a term that might not be widely recognized — describes the natural and gradual decline in muscle mass and strength that occurs as people age. For many adults, this process starts around ...

With over 600 skeletal muscles in the human body, nearly every movement relies on proper muscle function. Whether it's seeing ...

The human body is a wonderous thing, especially when you consider how intricate and efficient each bodily system is. For instance, an adult’s blood vessels could encircle the earth 2.5 times if ...

The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is a specialised organelle in skeletal muscle fibres that plays a pivotal role in regulating calcium dynamics crucial for muscle contraction and relaxation. Acting as ...

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute—despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...

We all know that muscle loss is a natural part of aging. The problem is, it often starts much earlier than we realize. The signs of muscle loss can be subtle. You may have noticed it’s a little harder ...

A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule ...

Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She works as a media spokesperson, nutrition consultant, recipe developer ...

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may melt fat, but at the cost of muscle mass. A new review reveals how to protect your strength while reaping the benefits. Study: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...