Creatine shows promise for depression, but the evidence is not yet settled
Walk into any gym supplement aisle and creatine is there, sold by the tub to people chasing bigger muscles. It is one of the most studied compounds in… read more.
Walk into any gym supplement aisle and creatine is there, sold by the tub to people chasing bigger muscles. It is one of the most studied compounds in… read more.
Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30 year study, published… read more.
U.S. teens report far less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but creatine use has risen rapidly in recent years, according to a new University… read more.
Researchers analyzing data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program have found that a patient’s step count following surgery is a powerful, objective predictor… read more.
Younger children and teens often have built-in opportunities to stay active through gym class, sports and extracurricular activities. But after high school, those structured options often disappear. And… read more.
Researchers have already shown that mild to moderate exercise can reduce “chemo brain,” and a new study suggests that a low dose of an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, ibuprofen, can… read more.
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that regular leisure-time physical activity started at a young age prevents a decrease in work ability at the end… read more.
The first major update to resistance-training guidelines in 17 years delivers one clear message: any amount of resistance training improves strength, muscle size, power and physical function. The… read more.
Youth football accounts for the largest share of sports‑related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children and young adults, nearly one in every five TBIs, according to a preliminary… read more.
To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle. It makes our hearts stronger and boosts… read more.
You don’t need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That’s according to… read more.
New research from CU Anschutz scientists suggests that staying physically active after heart rhythm treatment may significantly reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) returning, offering patients a… read more.