The mechanism for muscle stem cells repair could inspire therapeutics for muscle loss caused by injury, aging and weight-loss medications.

Joggers at Morro Bay, USA . — Image by Mike Baird (CC BY 2.0) Joggers at Morro Bay, USA . — Image by Mike Baird (CC BY 2.0) The body’s internal clock doesn’t just dictate when we sleep — it also ...

At the cellular level, the mechanics of how muscle tissue repair occurs gets complicated. There are significant differences between, say, tearing a muscle in a sports injury versus muscle tissue ...

Light activity like walking or cycling can ease soreness and speed recovery. Rest if you have sharp pain, swelling, or limited movement. Prevent soreness by training gradually, staying hydrated, ...

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells "flip a switch" to rebuild damaged muscle—a finding that could ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about what you do, but rather how you do it. The same exercise could be used to ...

Heimlich is a contributor for TIME. Heimlich is a contributor for TIME. A hard workout can come back to haunt you. When you wake up the next morning and try to get out of bed, everyday motions like ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Light activity like walking ...