The combination of mechanotherapy — the use of mechanical forces to stimulate tissue healing — and anti-inflammatory treatment can help heal damage in aged muscles, according to a new study.

Healthcare professionals often recommend that older adults engage in regular physical activity to promote healthy aging and longevity. In fact, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans advises ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman uses a massage gun (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The team, from the university’s Wyss Institute and John A Paulson School of ...

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods can sneak fat into your thigh muscles, potentially raising your risk of knee osteoarthritis—even if you’re eating the same number of calories and staying ...

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may melt fat, but at the cost of muscle mass. A new review reveals how to protect your strength while reaping the benefits. Study: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

Chances are you know someone who has had a total knee replacement. The surgery is fairly common, with about 790,000 of these procedures done annually in the United States. Those most at risk of ...