New research breaks down a formula for how to prevent muscle loss as you age. Here's what you need to know, according to a ...

Scientists have discovered how exercise protects aging muscles by suppressing DEAF1, a molecule they identified as a driver ...

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Active adults need 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram (g/kg) of ...

The amount of physical activity someone with chronic pain does depends far more on how well they cope with pain (their resilience) than how much pain they’re actually in. A study of 172 adults with ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

About one-quarter of women report leisure-time activity meeting recommendations for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity, according to research published in the Dec. 18 issue of the ...

The traditional sEMG approaches are unable to evaluate the activity of multiple muscles at the same time. This is important to study the coordination of muscles in the human body. To overcome this ...

ampk Physical activity benefits diabetics and others with insulin resistance. One of the reasons is that a single bout of physical activity increases the effectiveness of insulin. Thus, physical ...