Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...

Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins because they experience muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue. A new study by Columbia researchers now suggests that at least for some people, the ...

Scientists in Sweden have created a new pill designed to help the body burn fat and control blood sugar in a different way than popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic. While injectable GLP-1s work by ...

An experimental oral drug claims to do the work of medications like GLP-1s without losing muscle mass. The medication just went through phase 1 clinical trials. Doctors explain the new medication and ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

If you're looking to build muscle, hitting the gym might be your first move. But how does protein intake factor into your bulking plan? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 ...

Statins have transformed heart health, saving millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But for many patients, these drugs come with a troubling ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

Jose Areta received research funding from the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. With millions of people now using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, understanding what impact this ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

You may not be able to grow bigger muscles out of thin air, but you can 3D print them in microgravity, scientists at ETH Zurich have now established. "3D printing" refers to a type of manufacturing ...