Higher Testosterone Levels Help To Protect Muscle Mass In Men As They Age

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also ...

Stave Off Diabetes Insulin Resistance With Muscle Mass Training

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

It seems that hitting the gym and resistance training may not only keep you fit and looking smart, but also will lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight are more likely to have insulin resistance, because fat interferes with the body's ability to use insulin. ...

Investigation Linked Muscle, Kidney Problems To Kava Tea

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

When a 34-year-old bicyclist was found collapsed on a roadside and rushed to the University of Rochester Medical Center emergency room on the verge of kidney failure and muscle breakdown, doctors were surprised to discover that a trendy tea derived from the kava plant was the cause of his ills. ...

Fish oil builds muscle mass in cancer patients

Monday, February 28th, 2011

For cancer patients, taking fish oil supplements could help maintain and even regain lost muscle mass, according to a new study. Find more info about Fish oil builds muscle mass in cancer patients photos videos pictures. read more

Human Protein Improves Muscle Function Of Muscular Dystrophy Mice

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - A novel potential therapy based on a natural human protein significantly slows muscle damage and improves function in mice who have the same genetic mutation as boys with the most common form of muscular dystrophy, according to a paper published online Dec. 27 in the ...