What’s the Difference Between ‘Lean’ and ‘Bulk’ Muscle — and Which Should You Aim For?

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

Why grip strength may be one of the best predictors of how well—and how long—you live

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...
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Foods and Drinks That Prevent Muscle Cramps

Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...
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31 fascinating facts about the human body that not many of us are actually aware of

Some people believe we know everything about such thing as our body, since we study biology at school, read books, and watch popular videos on YouTube. Well, this is far from being true. The human ...
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Beyond mimicry: Fiber-type artificial muscles outperform biological muscles

Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion. Unsurprisingly, scientists and engineers have been striving to build artificial muscles ...
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7 Best Dinner Foods for Losing Weight and Gaining Muscle

Do you want to lose weight, but aren’t sure what to eat at night? We asked Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook ...
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4 Muscle Groups You Didn’t Know You Strengthen Just By Walking

Walking engages muscles in your legs, hips, and core. You can engage more muscles while walking by adding resistance, such as wearing a weighted vest or using walking poles. Though walking doesn't ...