Want a Healthy Brain? Don’t Skip Leg Day

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...
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What Happens to Your Body When You Miss Regular Exercise for Weeks

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...
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BYU professor investigates what exercise does to muscles

BYU Professor David Thomson is working to understand a chemical pathway in human muscles that may explain the effects of exercise. Thomson, a cell biology and physiology professor, began his muscle ...
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5 common causes of muscle mass loss (& how to prevent them)

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...
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For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital to health and treatment, but staying strong is complicated

Meghan McCue receives funding from the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely never heard of: ...