Exercise and Nutrition Help Caregivers Spend Less Time on Tasks
Researchers studied whether a simple exercise and nutrition program could help reduce the workload for caregivers in nursing homes. They worked with 102 older …
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Muscle Loss in Liver Disease: Why It Matters for Transplants
When the liver stops working properly, patients often lose muscle mass and become weak—a condition called sarcopenia that affects up to 70% of people with …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Help Spot Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
Researchers discovered that a simple blood test measuring the ratio of two common substances—white blood cells called neutrophils and a protein called …
Read MoreWhy Animals Can't Make All Their Own Amino Acids
Scientists discovered why animals lost the ability to make nine out of eighteen amino acids they need to survive. Instead of making these "essential" amino …
Read MoreWhy COPD Patients Lose Muscle and How to Fight Back
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious lung condition, often experience muscle loss called sarcopenia. This happens to about 1 in …
Read MoreWhy HIV Increases Bone Weakness Risk
Researchers studied thousands of people to understand why people with HIV get weaker bones more often. They found that HIV infection significantly lowers bone …
Read MoreMuscle Loss in Lung Disease: Why It Matters and How to Fix It
People with COPD (a serious lung disease) often lose muscle mass, which makes their condition worse. This research explains why this happens—inflammation, poor …
Read MoreCan Special Amino Acids Help Keep Your Bones Strong?
Scientists are investigating whether three special building blocks called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—found in protein-rich foods like chicken, eggs, …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Recover Faster and Costs Less
Researchers studied whether a special protein drink designed to build muscle could help older adults with muscle weakness recover better during hospital …
Read MoreProtein and Exercise Help Older Adults Recover Better From Hip Fractures
When older adults break their hip, recovery is tough and takes a long time. Researchers are testing whether eating more protein and doing exercise together …
Read MoreAI System Helps Doctors Treat Brain Injuries Better With Nutrition
When someone gets a serious brain injury, doctors need to make quick decisions about treatment. A new computer system called the T system was created to help …
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