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Bioengineers have developed a mechanically active adhesive named MAGENTA, which functions as a soft robotic device able to extend and contract muscles from the outside. In an animal model, MAGENTA ...

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DR. KEITH BAAR still remembers the question. It was several years ago, and Baar, a strength coach turned molecular physiologist at the University of California, Davis, was asked by the English ...

Magnesium is everywhere in fitness supplements, but not all forms work the same. Here’s how to choose the right type for sleep, recovery, and performance.

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday activities harder and increases the risk of falls, disability and early death.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash wasn’t about grit or courage, but a window into how pressure, injury, and intensity can reorganize the nervous system before performance even begins.