Tag: muscle
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Beyond Ozempic: New Obesity Drugs Could Be Cheaper and Even More Effective
Steve Gschmeissner/Scence Photo Library/Getty Images Two new drugs for treating obesity are on course to become available in the next few years — and they offer advantages beyond those of the highly effective blockbuster drugs already on the market. The first, called orforglipron, is easier to use and to produce, and it will probably be cheaper than existing treatments. The second,…
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Muscle Discovery Has Huge Potential For Healthier Aging
FABIO CAMANDONA/GETTY It’s no secret that our muscles begin to weaken as we age. But scientists are only just beginning to understand the mechanisms underlying these changes, and what our muscles can do to combat them. Our muscle mass decreases by approximately 3 to 8 percent per decade after the age of 30, increasing our risk of…
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Does Electrical Muscle Stimulation Really Supercharge Your Workouts?
Shendelle Gleim I’ve tried a lot of strange workouts in the name of science, but there was no experience quite like seeing myself in an EMS suit for the first time. It’s all black, with straps and buckles everywhere. A long wire is about to connect me to a computer. I feel like I’m suiting…
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How Long Does It Take To Lose Muscle Mass?
Once you get into a fitness routine, you might worry about losing your progress if you take time off. However, taking a few days off from exercising is actually good for you and can help you reach your fitness goals in the long run. On the other hand, taking too long of a break means you’ll…
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The Most In Demand Job Skills Might Not Be The Ones You Think
lucky sun/Getty Images] Raise your hand if you’ve gotten so familiar with some of your tasks at work that you can do them practically without thinking. Some rote tasks become this seamless nearly instantly, yet others require certain skills to start with and that muscle develops over time, the more you complete each one.…