While humans lose muscle within weeks of inactivity, brown bears preserve muscle during hibernation, offering clues for maintaining our muscle health.

Researchers identified a molecular pathway that can limit muscle repair, a finding that may guide future muscular dystrophy treatments.

The association was independent of activity levels, with muscle strength linked to longer life, even among females who did not meet recommended aerobic exercise guidelines. In particular, the study ...

Healthcare professionals often recommend that older adults engage in regular physical activity to promote healthy aging and longevity. In fact, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans advises ...

A preclinical study led by the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), in collaboration with the Institut de Myologie and the Sant Pau Research Institute, has analyzed the role of the protein ...

Share on Pinterest Could muscle strength serve as a key longevity indicator for older females? Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images A new study suggests that stronger muscles may be associated ...

If you have a weighing scale at home, then set it aside for a moment. If you've been obsessing over your Body Mass Index (BMI), science has some news that might make you rethink your fitness goals. It ...

A UCLA study in mice reveals that aging muscle stem cells accumulate a protein that slows repair but boosts survival. This ...

Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new class of protein-based fibers modeled on the aligned ...

It's encouraging news for people trying to lose weight safely, especially older adults who want to drop pounds without losing bone or muscle mass. The study, "Does time spent upright moderate the ...

During hibernation, brown bears spend up to six months lying almost completely still, without eating, drinking or exercising.

Scientists have long suspected that something inside the body continues to damage the heart even after the original injury ...