Exercise-induced muscle damage isn’t just caused by mechanical stress like heavy lifting. New research from German sports scientists shows that your body’s metabolic responses play a major role. These ...

People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...

An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate ...

Beyond enabling movement, muscle tissue acts as a critical endocrine organ that secretes various factors, known as myokines, therefore influencing systemic metabolic balance. in a recent study ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a new type of artificial muscle that can seamlessly transition from soft ...

Energy drinks have become extremely popular among young people and athletes because of their purported performance-enhancing capabilities. However, despite marketing a wide range of such drinks, often ...

A new Salk Institute study suggests estrogen-related receptors could be a key to repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue. Across the body, tiny bean-shaped structures called mitochondria turn ...

Shrimp and other shellfish are high in protein as well as vitamins B12 and E, zinc, iodine, and selenium, according to a 2024 study. Eat 100 grams (or 3.5 ounces) of shrimp, and you’ll get 15.6 grams ...

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In 2022, the burning of fossil fuels provided 82% of the world’s energy. In 2000, it was 87%. Even as renewables have undergone tremendous growth, they’ve been offset by increased demand for energy.