Skeletal muscle is pivotal not only for movement but also for systemic metabolic regulation. Its physiology encompasses intricate networks of contractile machinery, mitochondrial dynamics, and ...

For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Exercise builds muscle—we just don’t really know why. It might ...

Imagine you've just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you're able to go about the rest of your day just fine. The next morning, you wake up and ...

A research team led by Prof. Chen Yan and Prof. Yang Lifeng from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed a physiological function of monocarboxylate ...

People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) through the ryanodine receptor ...

The time period in which muscles heal after injury may depend on biological sex, and applying personalized treatment may help optimize recovery, according to a new study. Researchers from Duquesne ...

Interrupting prolonged sitting with periodic activity 'snacks' may help maintain muscle mass and quality, according to a new study. Interrupting prolonged sitting with periodic activity "snacks" may ...

A specific gut bacterium found in human stool samples is linked to significantly stronger muscles in both young and older adults, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Gut. Older ...

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. Credit...Melody Melamed for The New York Times Supported by By Gretchen ...