The common misconception that muscle is built solely in the gym often leads to frustration and stalled progress. In reality, muscle growth is an intricate biological process that begins and ends in ...

People who exercise frequently need to ensure they're getting enough protein in their diet. These 10 foods can help—and are ...

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday ...

Challenging the belief that animal protein is the superior type for building muscle, scientists have shown that there is actually no difference in eating meat and dairy or plant sources following a ...

Creatine is a substance naturally produced in the human body. Most creatine goes to your skeletal muscles, where it is then blended with phosphoric acid to produce phosphocreatine. Phosphocreatine ...

MXene nanoparticle scaffolds have been shown to stimulate muscle growth, making them a promising option to treat muscle loss and damage. Now, researchers explain the molecular mechanisms behind their ...

Building muscle has serious perks.

In simple terms, stem cells that don’t build up enough of the NDRG1 protein eventually die off. What remains is a group of cells that repair muscle more slowly but are tougher and more resilient, able ...