Glutamine could help people with obesity reduce fat mass and inflammation Glutamine could help people with obesity reduce fat mass and inflammation Lower glutamine-levels were also associated with larger fat cell size and higher body fat percentage independently of body-mass… Read More ›
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Resveratrol helps preserve muscle in space
Resveratrol helps preserve muscle in space Resveratrol helps preserve muscle in space “Resveratrol treatment promotes muscle growth in diabetic or unloaded animals, by increasing insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in the muscle fibers. This is relevant for astronauts, who are… Read More ›
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here’s the scoop
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here’s the scoop Downing a casein shake just before sleep increases muscle mass and strength gains from resistance training, without ‘making you fat’ — but is the effect any different to your regular post-workout protein… Read More ›
Research Paves Way for Development of Cyborg Moth ‘Biobots’
Matt Shipman | News Services | 919.515.6386 Dr. Alper Bozkurt | 919.515.7349 Release Date: 08.20.14 North Carolina State University researchers have developed methods for electronically manipulating the flight muscles of moths and for monitoring the electrical signals moths use to… Read More ›
The big male nose
New study explains why men’s noses are bigger than women’s By: Richard C. Lewis | 2013.11.18 | 11:26 AM Male noses grow disproportionately larger than female noses beginning at puberty, a University of Iowa study has found. The reason: Males… Read More ›
Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control
Contact: Laura J. Williams laurajw@umich.edu 734-615-4862 University of Michigan ANN ARBOR—Researchers in the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is harmful. In fact, the white muscle… Read More ›
Why your brain tires when exercising : Excess Serotonin shuts down the brain causing fatigue
A marathon runner approaches the finishing line, but suddenly the sweaty athlete collapses to the ground. Everyone probably assumes that this is because he has expended all energy in his muscles. What few people know is that it might… Read More ›
Low muscle strength in adolescence linked to increased risk of early death
Contact: Stephanie Burns sburns@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36920 BMJ-British Medical Journal Effect similar to classic risk factors such as weight and blood pressure Research: Muscular strength in male adolescents and premature death: cohort study of one million participants Low muscle strength in adolescence… Read More ›
Botulinum toxin ( Botox ) A creates muscle weakness and atrophy following long term use
Contact: Don McSwiney dmcswine@ucalgary.ca 403-220-7652 University of Calgary New insights about Botulinum toxin A A new study by researchers at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, is raising questions about the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin A. The study… Read More ›
Lipstick chemical alert: Ingredient in hundreds of household products ’causes heart problems’ -Triclosan
By Tamara Cohen PUBLISHED:19:56 EST, 13 August 2012| UPDATED:07:52 EST, 14 August 2012 chemical commonly used in lipsticks, face washes and toothpaste may cause heart and muscle problems, according to scientists. They found triclosan, which is in hundreds of household… Read More ›
Antibacterial soap may hinder muscle function: study
A chemical found in soap, toothpaste, clothes and toys may cause muscle problems and should be used with caution, experts have said. By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor 7:20AM BST 14 Aug 2012 Researchers found an antibacterial agent, called triclosan, hampers… Read More ›
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