Chinese Herbal Paste May Help Dialysis Patients Build Muscle
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal mixture called Shen-Qi Paste on dialysis patients who were losing muscle mass. In a 12-week study with 117 …
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Why Truck Drivers Face Higher Health Risks and What Can Help
Researchers studied 197 long-haul truck drivers in Canada to understand why they have higher rates of excess body fat and lower fitness levels. The study found …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Kidney Dialysis Patients Stay Stronger
Researchers studied 81 people receiving kidney dialysis treatment in Toronto to understand how vitamin D affects muscle strength. They found that people with …
Read MoreA Protein That Fights Muscle Loss: What Scientists Found
Researchers studied over 1,200 people to understand why some adults lose muscle mass and strength as they age—a condition called sarcopenia. They discovered …
Read MoreWhy Your Grip Strength Matters More Than You Think
Researchers studied how grip strength—the force you can make when squeezing something—relates to a condition called sarcopenic obesity, where people have weak …
Read MoreDoes What You Eat Affect Hand Strength? New Study Has Answers
Researchers wanted to know if eating meat versus being vegetarian affects how strong your hands are. They tested 80 healthy young adults—40 who eat meat and 40 …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Older Adults Build Muscle? Here's What Science Shows
Researchers combined results from seven studies to see if vitamin D supplements help people over 60 build muscle and get stronger. They found that vitamin D …
Read MoreEating Well and Exercise Keep Your Grip Strong as You Age
Researchers followed over 2,600 Korean adults for 8 years to see how their eating habits and exercise routines affected their hand grip strength. They found …
Read MoreWhy Your Sleep Problems Might Weaken Your Muscles
Researchers studied nearly 1,600 married couples in Korea to understand how sleep apnea—a condition where breathing stops during sleep—affects muscle strength …
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