Nerve and Muscle Activity Vary Across Menstrual Cycle
Released October 10, 2012 - Nerve fibers and the muscles they control behave differently at different points along the menstrual cycle, potentially making women more vulnerable to knee injuries.
View ArticleMouse Study: When it Comes to Living Longer, It's Better to Go Hungry Than Go...
Released May 14, 2008 - A study investigating aging in mice has found that hormonal changes that occur when mice eat significantly less may help explain an already established phenomenon: a low calorie...
View ArticleTesting for Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo)
Released June 26, 2008 - Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) is a genetically engineered hormone sometimes misused by high-performance athletes such as cyclists and marathon runners to boost...
View ArticlePost-Exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel
Released July 1, 2008 - Recipe to recover more quickly from exercise: Finish workout, eat pasta, and wash down with five or six cups of strong coffee.
View ArticleOlder People Who Diet Without Exercising Lose Valuable Muscle Mass
Released September 17, 2008 - A group of sedentary and overweight older people placed on a four-month exercise program not only became more fit, but burned off more fat, compared to older sedentary...
View ArticleAs Good As It Gets: Octogenarian Muscles Don't Get Stronger With Exercise
Released March 31, 2009 - Octogenarian women were unable to increase muscle mass after a 3-month weight lifting program targeted at strengthening the thigh muscle, according to a new study.
View ArticleAstronauts May Need More Intense Workouts To Maintain Muscle Fitness In Space
Released April 2, 2009 - A new study suggests that astronauts need to modify their workouts to avoid extensive muscle loss during missions onboard the International Space Station.
View ArticleOral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women
Released April 17, 2009 - Many active young women use oral contraceptives (OC) yet its effect on their body composition and exercise performance has not been thoroughly studied. A team of researchers...
View ArticleMuscles and Bones in Cahoots
Released April 27, 2010 -- Recent evidence supports the notion that bones and muscles are more interconnected than previously thought. Bones and muscles can release signals that directly affect one...
View ArticleNew Study Offers Insights Into Role of Muscle Weakness in Down Syndrome
Released December 17, 2012 - It is well known that people with Down syndrome (DS) suffer from marked muscle weakness. A new study led by scientists from Syracuse University sheds light on some of the...
View ArticleResearch Shows How a Stroke Affects Hand Function; Provides Roadmap for...
Released June 15, 2009 - A person whose hand function has been affected by a stroke can release an object more quickly when the affected arm is supported on a platform, but the support does not make it...
View ArticleFive Exercises Can Reduce Neck, Shoulder Pain of Women Office Workers
Released November 18, 2009 - Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the...
View ArticleFree Weight Training Gets Workers With Rotator Cuff Injuries Back On The Job
Released April 29, 2007 - Rotator cuff injuries involve those muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and can be caused by pulling the arm out of place, by falls and other accidents. Researcher...
View ArticleBackpack Straps Can Decrease Blood Flow In The Shoulder And Arm
Released April 7, 2008 - A team of physician researchers examined the effect heavy-loaded backpack straps can have on children. They found the straps can significantly increase pressure when the load...
View ArticleThe Eyes Have It: Eye Muscles May Provide Clues To Muscular Dystrophy
Released May 1, 2007 - The eye, often called the window to the soul, may become a window to the mysteries of muscular dystrophy, a debilitating muscle disease that often leads to death in early...
View ArticleCholesterol-Lowering Drugs and the Effect on Muscle Repair and Regeneration
Released September 25, 2008 - Statins are powerful drugs that reduce "bad" cholesterol and thus cut the risk of a heart attack. While these medications offer tremendous benefits to millions, they can...
View ArticleThinking Makes It So: Science Extends Reach of Prosthetic Arms
Released November 11, 2007 - Motorized prosthetic arms can help amputees regain some function, but these devices take time to learn to use and are limited in the number of movements they provide. A...
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