Training One Arm Improves Strength, Decreases Muscle Loss in Opposite Arm
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm...
New Study: Tart Cherries Reduce Uric Acid Levels (Gout) and C-Reactive...
Tart cherries have long been researched for their association with pain relief – ranging from gout and arthritis joint pain to exercise-related muscle pain....
Gene Therapy Helps Weak Mice Grow Strong, May Benefit ALS and...
A virus that shuttles a therapeutic gene into cells may one day help people with a range disorders, from muscular dystrophy to amyotrophic lateral...
Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Nutrition and Aging
By Ward Dean, MD
Every cell in the human body is packed with tiny organelles called mitochondria (Fig. 1). Mitochondria are often referred to as...
Researchers Identify Gene Implicated in Statin Muscle Pains, Discomfort
Researchers have used a novel approach to identify a genetic variant that may contribute to the muscle pain and weakness experienced by some statin...
Clenching Left Hand Could Help Athletes Avoid Choking Under Pressure
Some athletes may improve their performance under pressure simply by squeezing a ball or clenching their left hand before competition to activate certain parts of the brain, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Caffeine Boosts Power For Elderly Muscles, Experts Say
A new study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on 30th June has shown that caffeine boosts power in older muscles, suggesting the stimulant could aid elderly people to maintain their strength, reducing the incidence of falls and injuries.
Scientists Make Old Muscles Young Again In Attempt To Combat Aging
An international team of scientists have identified for the first time a key factor responsible for declining muscle repair during aging, and discovered how to halt the process in mice with a common drug. Although an early study, the findings provide clues as to how muscles lose mass with age, which can result in weakness that affects mobility and may cause falls.
Even The Very Elderly And Frail Can Benefit From Exercise
A study carried out by Dr. Louis Bherer, PhD (Psychology), Laboratory Director and Researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), an institution affiliated with Université de Montréal, has shown that all seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise in terms of their physical and cognitive faculties and quality of life and that these benefits appear after only three months.
Chemical Widely Used In Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps and other personal-care products, hinders muscle contractions at a cellular level, slows swimming in fish and reduces muscular strength in mice, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado.
Healthy Muscle Mass Linked to Healthy Bones, But There Are Gender...
Researchers have long been aware that the progressive loss of muscle mass and bone density is a natural part of aging. But little work has investigated how muscle tissue affects the inner and outer layers of bone microstructure. A Mayo Clinic study looked at skeletal muscle mass and bone health across the life span and discovered distinct differences in how muscle affects the two layers of bone in men and women.
Exercise Slows Muscle Wasting From Age And Heart Failure
Exercise can counteract muscle breakdown, increase strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, according to new research in Circulation,...
