Having good genes might be a shortcut to a nice physique—but they're not everything. Here's what you need to know.

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip ...

Beta‐hydroxy‐β‐methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine that has attracted considerable interest for its potential to modulate muscle protein turnover. Extensive ...

A 72-year-old athlete shares a practical bodyweight routine designed to preserve strength, stability and independence with age.

When you train your muscles (either by lifting weights, running, or doing resistance work), you create tiny microtears in your muscle fibers. While this might sound detrimental, it’s actually a good ...

(CNN) — Many people view aging as an inevitable breakdown. Muscle loss, in particular, can carry a sense of dread: the fear that our bodies will become less capable with each passing year. The good ...

(CNN) — Many people view aging as an inevitable breakdown. Muscle loss, in particular, can carry a sense of dread: the fear that our bodies will become less capable with each passing year. CNN — (CNN) ...