Magnesium is one of the most frequently recommended supplements for active men, yet it remains one of the least explained. It ...

Companion studies suggest muscle begins to decline decades before sarcopenia takes hold for keeps. The best part: The process ...

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

It's important to eat the right protein every day. While recommended daily amounts are about 0.36 grams per pound of body weight, experts say you may need more.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The most popular marathon we run may not be the one we spend hours a week training for, but rather the ...

Building muscle is crucial for overall well-being...but it isn’t as easy as you may think. In fact, physical therapist Shannon Ritchey is on her own journey of adding muscle – the new mum has a goal ...

When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

A research group has uncovered important details about how platelet-activating factor (PAF)—a powerful molecule involved in inflammation and allergic reactions—triggers contractions in the smooth ...

The contractile responses of esophageal smooth muscle (SM) induced by platelet-activating factor (PAF) involve the activation of L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels (L-type VDCCs), ...

aDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China bInstitute of Brain and Cognitive ...