(CNN) — Many people view aging as an inevitable breakdown. Muscle loss, in particular, can carry a sense of dread: the fear that our bodies will become less capable with each passing year. The good ...

Scientists may have identified a solution to age-associated muscle degeneration, and it all comes down to resynchronising our internal body clocks. Our bodies are governed by a complex network of ...

The first comprehensive cell atlas of aging human muscle reveals the intricate genetic and cellular processes behind muscle deterioration and mechanisms to counteract it. How muscle changes with ...

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

Muscle gains are more than just aesthetics; they’re about building strength, endurance, and resilience. Whether you’re dreaming of defined biceps or just want to climb stairs without getting winded, ...

Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a ...

When it comes to building strength and muscle, the everyday athlete often faces one big question: Should I train more often with a focused muscle group split, or hit the whole body fewer times per ...

Here’s one of those weird-yet-fascinating, quirky-yet-perhaps-helpful research findings: People who clench their muscles—by, say, making a fist or tensing their biceps—show a brief spurt of improved ...