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Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

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This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you age, but it does mean you have to be proactive if you want to prevent issues down the road. Your workouts can play an important role in ...

After sending mice into space, researchers have discovered that blocking or removing certain proteins can prevent muscle and bone loss—findings that could potentially translate into new therapies for ...

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Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Weighted vests are becoming a fitness trend on social media. But do they really work? Many people ...

Collagen improves skin, hair and even bone health. Here's the right way to boost collagen production in your body.

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...

Testosterone is being hailed as the secret to better energy, mood, and sex drive. Here’s what experts say about when it ...