Weight loss is often framed as a simple equation of eating less and moving more, but that explanation misses one of the most important drivers of long-term fat loss: muscle. Gaining muscle changes how ...

Strength gains aren’t always overtly noticeable or feel dramatic, says Riley. 'Sometimes you suddenly realise the weights you’re using have crept up – without you consciously aiming to lift heavier.' ...

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Tennessee political leaders are working hand in hand with Trump administration officials "to go after illegal immigration" with a slate of bills that will be introduced this month. Tennessee House ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

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