To protect your mental health, strengthen your muscles
A team of researchers has highlighted an association between maintaining good muscle strength with age and psychological well-being in seniors. ...
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Women’s and men’s muscles work a little differently
Women's and men's muscles don't handle glucose and fatty acids the same way, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Women ...
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Cushing’s syndrome: understanding and detecting this rare condition
Cushing's syndrome is a rare but serious disease characterized by excessive production of the steroid hormone cortisol. Although its symptoms ...
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Olympic Games: What is a muscle?
As we see all the athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games performing physical feats, let's take a look back ...
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Muscle Week: “Sarcopenia is a major public health issue”
On the occasion of the second edition of Muscle Week, labeled Grande Cause Nationale 2024, organized by AFM-Téléthon and the ...
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Muscles can be controlled by light
American scientists have shown that optogenetics can induce muscle contraction with better control and less fatigue. THE ESSENTIAL To help ...
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“Muscle plan”: why do you need to maintain your body at all ages?
In this particular year of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, experts are campaigning for the implementation of a ...
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Obesity: poor muscular health increases the risk of early death
A recent study shows that obese people with unfavorable muscle composition are up to three times more likely to die. ...
Read moreCushing syndrome: “Diagnostic wandering can last between 2 and 5 years, or even 10 years”
According to a specialist, adults suffering from Cushing's syndrome wait several years before a precise diagnosis is made, which leads ...
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Musculoskeletal disorders: the use of oral contraceptives can reduce them
Women taking the pill are less likely to suffer from musculoskeletal disorders than those not using these medications. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Childhood trauma impacts muscle function
Experiencing traumatic experiences as a child can impair muscle function as you age. THE ESSENTIAL A University of Michigan study ...
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Coffee: one of its compounds reduces muscle decline
Trigonelline, a compound in coffee, may limit age-related muscle decline. THE ESSENTIAL Trigonelline, a compound found in coffee, may slow ...
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Muscle strengthening: what are its benefits for the body and mind?
Muscle strengthening allows you to strengthen your figure, tone your muscles, but also prevent certain chronic diseases. THE ESSENTIAL For ...
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Stroke: vibrating glove helps patients recover from muscle spasms
US researchers have developed a wearable, glove-like medical device that provides vibrotactile stimulation to the hand and fingers to reduce ...
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Muscle health: better to avoid inflammatory foods as you age
Fatty meat, processed products, sugar... Pro-inflammatory foods should be banned from our plates if we want to maintain good muscles ...
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Algae, an interesting alternative to proteins of animal origin
Researchers highlight the value of algae, rich in plant proteins, as an alternative to meat to take care of your ...
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Knee arthroplasty: strengthening your thighs helps avoid this operation
Having stronger quadriceps may reduce the risk of total knee replacement. THE ESSENTIAL Knee arthroplasty involves replacing part or all ...
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Myotubular myopathy: the hope of gene therapy for children
Gene therapy has shown promising results in treating cases of myotubular myopathy, a rare disease that affects the muscles of ...
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Muscles: reducing calories a little helps rejuvenate them
Reducing your daily caloric intake by 12% would help fight against muscle aging and boost your strength. THE ESSENTIAL An ...
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A drug that mimics exercise to lose weight and preserve muscle
© Shutterstock / LightspringA new medicine developed in Florida (USA), the SLU-PP-332would help you lose weight while promoting muscle development.How ...
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Protein: here is the best yogurt to increase muscle growth
© Shutterstock / And-OneWhen it comes to maintaining and building muscle, diet plays a vital role. To optimize the results ...
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Muscles: eating at night would boost their endurance
A laboratory study assures that eating during the body's rest period could help develop muscle fibers and be beneficial to ...
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Muscle Fat May Predict Cognitive Decline
A study reveals that the level of fat in the muscles of the body may indicate a person's likelihood of ...
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Arnica: relief of muscle pain, properties, what contraindications?
© Shutterstock / mizyWhat is arnica?Mountain arnica is a plant, also called "Vosges tobacco". His medical name is Arnica montana. ...
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Energy drinks: they could impact the muscles
Energy drinks could have a negative impact on muscle health, and more specifically muscle repair, according to a US study. ...
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How the Marathon Affects Foot Muscles
A study shows that the muscles of the foot suffer significant damage during the practice of the marathon, which can ...
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Myosteatosis: having more fat in the muscles increases the risk of death
Adults with high muscle fat accumulation are at increased risk for major adverse events and mortality. THE ESSENTIAL Myosteatosis corresponds ...
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Losing muscle strength can be a sign of dementia
In older people, difficulty getting up, sitting down or walking can be a risk factor for dementia. THE ESSENTIAL Women, ...
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Sarcopenia: exercising during adolescence reduces risk later
Getting into the habit of physical activity, both in adolescence and in old age, helps prevent this loss of muscle ...
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Why is exercise good for the brain?
Researchers have shown that muscles release chemical signals that stimulate neuronal development in the brain. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have studied ...
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