As the global population ages, preventing functional decline and the need for long-term care for older adults becomes urgent.

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the colon.

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a cutting-edge method to identify muscle activity in densely ...

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You don't need heavy weights to build strength. Discover proven techniques to challenge muscles and boost power with lighter resistance.

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While a gradual loss in muscle strength is a natural part of aging, for many older adults it's more than just feeling a little weaker. Sarcopenia -- a condition affecting nearly half of adults over 80 ...

Sevasemten is an orally administered first-in-class fast skeletal myosin inhibitor designed to protect muscle against contraction-induced muscle damage in muscular dystrophies including Becker and ...

It involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contraction in affected muscles. During FES, a trained technician attaches electrodes to an atrophied limb. The electrodes transmit ...