Is your backside trying to tell you something? New research suggests that the shape of the GM — not just the size — could be ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently linking a strong grip to a healthier, longer life. Every time you twist open ...

The 8-Foot Timed Up and Go (8UG) longevity test offers valuable insight into real-world fall risk and overall functional health.

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

Muscular sarcoidosis is a rare disease characterised by non-caseating granulomas in muscle tissue. We report a woman in her late 70s with progressive lower-limb weakness, in whom ultrasonography ...

Learn how low-impact cardio can reduce stress and build muscle, as one longtime fitness expert highlighted its significant benefits. Low-impact cardio offers multiple benefits, including improved mood ...

Laura Schober is a writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked in the ...

At the gym, you probably have your go-to moves. While there’s nothing wrong with that, sticking to the same lifts for months (or even years) can cause your body to adapt – and progress stalls. Even ...

Early evidence shows that daily creatine supplementation may help Alzheimer’s patients preserve muscle strength and size, offering a low-cost strategy worth testing in larger trials. Study: Eight ...

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...