People lose 30% of their muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70 years. However, maintaining muscle strength in old age is enormously important in order to maintain mobility and to be able to lead an independent life and manage everyday tasks independently. In the current issue of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, Frank Mayer and […]
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Protein Drinks After Exercise Help To Maintain Aging Muscles
A new research report appearing online in the FASEB Journal shows that what someone drinks after exercise plays a critical role in maximizing the effects of exercise. Specifically, the report shows that protein drinks after aerobic activity increases the training effect after six weeks, when compared to carbohydrate drinks. Additionally, this study suggests that this […]
Common Hypertension Medication Improves Muscle Regeneration And Protects Against Muscle Degeneration
Using geriatric mice, a Johns Hopkins research team has shown that losartan, a commonly used blood pressure drug, not only improves regeneration of injured muscle but also protects against its wasting away from inactivity. A report on the old drug’s new role, which is prompting preparations for a clinical trial of losartan in older adults, […]
Infant Growth Spurts Not Only Occur During Sleep But Are Significantly Influenced By Sleep
A study in the May 1 issue of the journal SLEEP is the first to show that increased bursts of sleep among infants are significantly associated with growth spurts in body length. The research was carried out by principal investigator and lead author is Dr. Michelle Lampl, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor in the department of […]
Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle And Increase Strength Throughout Life
Getting older does not mean giving up muscle strength. Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System. Included in this report is a video summary of the […]
Building Muscle Does Not Require Lifting Heavy Weights
Current gym dogma holds that to build muscle size you need to lift heavy weights. However, a new study conducted at McMaster University has shown that a similar degree of muscle building can be achieved by using lighter weights. The secret is to pump iron until you reach muscle fatigue. The findings are published in […]
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