“Water supports the transport of nutrients within the body, supports joints, excretes waste products and so much more,” explains Ansari, who says dehydration can cause the body to cannibalize its own ...

According to a 2020 study, three weeks of detraining did not affect muscle thickness, strength, or sports performance in adolescent athletes. According to Jesse Shaw, D.O., associate professor of ...

First, the exercise breaks down muscle protein, which is called "catabolism." That causes the tissue to rebuild, which results in an increase in muscle mass called "anabolism." The gain is greater ...

There has never been a better time to get geeky about muscle growth — especially if you don't want to waste your gym time. In a new video, one of the researchers involved in many of these ...

Intercostal muscle strains are the most common type of musculoskeletal chest pain. The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals ...

Some effects from HRT are reversible, such as changes in skin texture, muscle mass, hair growth and fat distribution. Transgender healthcare in Britain is a three-step operation. Once adults go to ...

Here’s how it works. While some organs, like the brain, work continuously, other body tissues, like muscle and fat, can enter an inactive state. Muscles are typically inactive except during ...

Combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation with resistance training boosts muscle growth and strength while potentially improving metabolic health and lowering diabetes risk. Credit: ...

The American Cancer Society's estimates for soft tissue sarcomas in the United States for 2025 are: About 13,520 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed (7,600 in males and 5920 in females). About ...