Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
‘Gym bros’ may have been right all along — should we all be eating more protein?
The usual public health message on exercise and diet is simple: do enough to avoid trouble. Walk more.…
Eating protein daily but still losing muscle? Expert explains what ageing does to your body |
There comes a point when the usual meals no longer deliver the same strength, energy, or recovery. Many…
Weight Loss Drugs May Be Making Patients Lose More Than Just Fat
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have found that popular weight loss and…
New collaboration targets muscle loss treatments for space missions
The Center for Myokine Convergence Research at Korea University College of Medicine (Director: Professor Hyeon Soo Kim, Department…
Daily peanut butter intake boosts muscle power in older adults
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia,…
Moderate physical activity lowers risk of sarcopenic obesity in seniors
Older people who are physically active have a significantly lower risk of developing sarcopenic obesity – a combination…
Rapid zebrafish model mimics muscle aging and sarcopenia
As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make…
3 Best Ways To Prevent Muscle Loss As You Age: Study Findings
3 min readA meta-analysis of 96 randomized controlled trials found that strength and balance training, along with protein…
Why am I feeling weaker as I get older?
As we age, many people notice small changes that make them feel a little weaker or slower, but…
How strength training keeps a 71-year-old in top shape and what he teaches other seniors
After wrapping up a successful, decades-long career in the car industry two years ago, Christer Ekberg could have…
The role of dietary supplements
New research reveals how everyday supplements like protein, creatine, and vitamin D may help keep muscles strong, but…