Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Hospital of China ...

From fat cells that stretch like spandex to more flexible muscles, scientists are finding that women’s bodies are just as strong as men’s. A surfer prepares for one of the worst surfing mishaps, a ...

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder typified by hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and metabolic disorders. Elevated androgen and decreased Sex Hormone Binding ...

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

Eating enough protein is crucial for muscle growth and repair. Muscles need a calorie surplus to grow. Carbohydrates are important for energy during workouts. Muscle growth is an important element of ...

Walking is a powerful form of exercise that offers numerous benefits, many of which help promote healthy aging. But while studies have shown that walking can help build bone to improve bone density, ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...

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 ...

Acne that won't go away. Hair thinning at the crown. Unwanted facial hair, unpredictable periods, mood swings and weight gain. For millions of women, these aren't just annoying symptoms—they're signs ...

Bigger muscles have long been associated with strength, confidence and vitality. Visually, they create a powerful silhouette that signals athleticism and capability, which is one reason muscle ...

People often associate building strength with big weights. That’s one way to go about it, but it’s not the only way – and there’s one exercise that shines as an example of a move that breaks the iron ...