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08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: The health of your gut microbiome influences muscle strength
The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit not only […]
11/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just muscle strength: Muscle power also a must to enjoy a longer life
Many people take up weightlifting to improve their muscle strength. A Brazilian-led study suggests doing muscle power exercises as well to extend their lifespans. Muscular strength is the amount of force that a muscle can put out in a single maximal effort. It allows a person to lift a weight. In comparison, muscle power is the […]
08/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
A few minutes of resistance training is all you need to lower your risk of CVD and diabetes
Physical exercise is necessary for your overall health. According to a study, regular resistance training helps lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A related study also suggests that having moderate muscle strength lowers Type 2 diabetes risk. The two studies evaluated data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study conducted at the Cooper Clinic in […]
07/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Maintaining wellness: The importance of stretching and staying limber
It is common to hear that exercising daily for at least 30 minutes helps improve your overall well-being. But did you know that stretching also offers various health benefits such as improving your flexibility and strengthening your muscles? Stretching, or flexibility exercise, is a form of exercise that targets major muscle groups. This kind of […]
04/02/2019
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By Tracey Watson
It doesn’t work that way: Review tries to debunk potency of supplements by taking a “one size fits all” approach
Not all supplements are created equal. That’s just a fact, no matter what type of supplement is being considered. In addition, individual metabolism, age, physical activity levels, bioavailability of the particular supplement under consideration, and many other factors all influence just how effective supplementation will ultimately prove to be. A recent review evaluating the value of […]
01/30/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Mangosteen and Indian bay leaf may help promote muscle strength
A recent study has suggested that supplementing with mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) may enhance muscle strength. Using both an animal model and a clinical trial on adult human males, researchers from India examined the effects of the plant extracts on muscle strength and endurance. Earlier studies have linked the nitrate content […]
01/24/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Supplementing with keratin can increase lean body mass
A study carried out by researchers from the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand found that keratin supplements can help increase lean body mass. Keratin is a protein derived from poultry feathers. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study evaluated the impact of soluble keratin […]
12/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Why tai chi is a beneficial exercise, especially for the elderly
Growing old is not fun at all. Among other things, your muscles get thinner, making you much weaker and increasing your vulnerability to serious physical injuries. A Chinese study suggested that you could preserve much of that muscle strength by taking up tai chi forms. The Chinese martial art has been easily adapted into a […]
11/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The long-term effects of Tai Chi on muscle strength among older people
Tai chi is a highly prescribed form of physical exercise for older people. Chinese researchers evaluated the martial arts for its ability to slow down the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength over long periods of time. The People’s Liberation Army General Hospital supported the researchers. The findings of the study were published in […]
09/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Trying to build lean mass? Take glutathione and L-citrulline, say researchers
Researchers suggest that people who are trying to build lean mass should take glutathione and L-citrulline supplements. Their suggestion comes after finding a positive association between these supplements and muscle strength. In their study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the researchers recruited 75 resistant-trained men aged between 18 and […]
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