Last week’s essay was a tip of the iceberg with regards to the function of our muscles. This week, we shall be looking at some of the equally important uses of the muscles of our body and also ...

Muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in aging men and women, according to a new Finnish study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with ...

A new way to artificially control muscles using light, with the potential to restore function to muscles paralyzed by conditions such as motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury, has been developed ...

Taking collagen supplements regularly supports bone and muscle health in adults, improving strength and quality of life.

A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...

Building functional human muscle in the laboratory has long been a goal of regenerative medicine, but one stubborn obstacle ...

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of muscle strength-based sarcopenia and to determine possible predictors. A total of 879 elderly subjects, 50.1% of whom were female, were ...

Estrogen acts as a regulator of muscle energy metabolism and muscle cell viability, research shows. Menopause leads to the cessation of ovarian estrogen production concurrent to the deterioration of ...

The new trial tested whether peanut butter supplementation improves physical function, muscle strength, and muscle mass in ...