This discovery changes the way scientists think about aging. It suggests that part of what we call age-related weakness may ...

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Expert coaches say the mind-muscle connection (MMC) is one of the most important factors to consider when exercising, whether ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies. There is a relationship between ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Building and maintaining muscle is crucial for more than just physical health. New research suggests that muscle strength can also benefit cognitive health. There is a potential connection between ...

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in ...

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

Researchers identify brain neurons that become active after exercise and help determine how much endurance improves with repeated training.

(THE CONVERSATION) If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the ...