The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

If your New Year’s health goals include stepping on a scale and holding your breath, let’s pause for a moment. Because in ...

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can ...

Dr. Lippard agrees that the “use it or lose it” principle definitely applies to muscle strength. “A sedentary lifestyle ...

From Hyrox to Pilates, resistance bands and even yoga, experts explain what actually builds muscles – and why it gets harder with age.

Researchers analyzed DNA methylation in human skeletal muscle and identified age-linked epigenetic markers that enable highly ...