Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Some patient populations may be at higher risk for lean ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

A protein called B cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) could be key to maintaining healthy muscle mass, and potentially could be used to combat muscle wasting conditions in humans, a study in mice suggests.

There is scientific evidence to show the running promotes muscle growth. Research published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, for example, found that aerobic exercise can increase skeletal ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of health and fitness, natural supplements have gained immense popularity as effective alternatives to synthetic products like steroids. Among these natural options, ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a protein that may aid GLP-1 users in maintaining their muscle mass. Bloomberg/Getty Images One big area of concern for users of GLP-1 medications such as ...

As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication’s side effects. One such side effect is loss of “lean mass”—body weight that isn’t ...