Resistance training may strengthen your gut microbiome
Strength training may benefit the gut microbiome Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The most visible benefits…
Omega-3 supplements lower heart rate in male athletes
EPA- and DHA-rich oils boosted athletes’ omega-3 index and eased exercise strain, but the supplements offered no extra…
Research reveals molecular details of ME/CFS and long COVID
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While…
Creatine Is Everywhere On Social Media. Here’s What Science Really Says About It
Is creatine as beneficial as influencers claim it is? (Photo by Djavan Rodriguez on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell…
Somatic mutations drive vascular aging and muscle weakness over time
Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how mutations that occur in muscles and blood…
Early use of risdiplam in newborns with SMA shows improvements in motor development
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness, which, when untreated, prevents…
Study: Genetic Variant Inherited from Neanderthals Reduces Activity of Key Muscle Enzyme
The Neanderthal variant in AMPD1 decreases its enzymatic activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and by up to…
Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot
A new publication offers an extensive examination of clubfoot, a congenital deformity known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV),…
Creatine in your diet may benefit your digestive system
New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men…
The ‘Gym Rat in Gaza’, Mohamed Hatem, Talks Fitness in Palestine
MOHAMMED HATEM’S POSTS have all the signifiers of self-produced fitness influencer content: front-facing camera confessionals, plenty of workout…
How can I build muscle as I age?
I’ve heard that we lose up to 8% of our muscle mass per decade, starting at age 30. What’s the…
Vegan diets support high-level training, but risks of muscle loss
Thinking of kicking meat off your plate? A new study shows that vegan diets keep soccer players running…