Anxiety disorders are mainly characterized by an unnecessary worry, distress and tension. This may lead to disturbances in concentration, sleep and regular social and work related functioning. Symptoms vary from person to person and generally develop slowly. The symptoms may be physical or psychological. (1, 2, 3, 4) Primary symptoms The primary symptom is usually […]
History of Sleep
Ancient Indian sages, Egyptians and Greeks, and Romans, have all described sleep in various ways, including naming the gods who brought dreams to sleepers. It was also well known that many people experienced sleep in two shifts, with an hour or three of intervening wakefulness, when one could have quiet time alone or visit one’s […]
What is Inclusion Body Myositis?
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the muscles. It is the most common among such conditions, but is distinct from hereditary inclusion body myopathies (hIBM). As such it is often referred to as sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM). Myositis refers to the inflammation of the muscles, whereas myopathy refers to disease […]
Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men: Risks and Benefits
Skip to: What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? What are the Benefits of TRT? What are the Risks of TRT? Testosterone plays a vital role in the human body. Its effects increase muscle and bone strength and density, induce hematopoiesis, and drive libido and sexual function. Testicular production of testosterone typically declines with age, which can […]
Taking Anabolic Steroids After a Sport Injury
Skip to: Sports Injuries What are Anabolic Steroids? How Effective are Anabolic Steroid Treatments in Healthcare Settings? Can Anabolic Steroids Treat Sports Injuries? Anabolic steroids can have many health benefits, including increasing pain tolerance, as well as strengthening and building muscle. Because of this, steroids have the potential to be used for treating various illnesses, […]
Election Day at the polls: Tips to avoid muscle aches, pains
Fox News Flash top headlines for November 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Election Day brings with it visions of long lines full of voters, wrapped around the corner, waiting for the chance to cast their ballot. This year, election officials have warned that those lines might be a little […]
A bodybuilder who’s been vegan since 1998 explains how to build muscle on a plant-based diet
Torre Washington has been vegan since 1998, and has been a professional fitness model and competitive bodybuilder for over a decade. He said it's easier than ever to try being vegan, and encouraged people curious about veganism to "jump in" and start adding more plant-based foods to their meals. His top tips for muscle-building and […]
These muscle cells are guideposts to help regenerative flatworms grow back their eyes
If anything happens to the eyes of the tiny, freshwater-dwelling planarian Schmidtea mediterranea, they can grow them back within just a few days. How they do this is a scientific conundrum—one that Peter Reddien’s lab at Whitehead Institute has been studying for years. The lab’s latest project offers some insight: in a paper published in […]
Researchers pinpoint ideal protein to help seniors rebuild lost muscle
While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University suggests one protein source in particular, whey protein, is most effective for seniors struggling to rebuild muscle lost from inactivity associated with illness or long hospital stays. The study, published online in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, compared […]
Physiologist publishes findings on the role of the protein titin in muscle contraction
In the field of muscle physiology, scientists study muscle movement at the molecular level—chiefly, proteins such as myosin, actin and titin—to understand how muscles contract. Their research improves human health and quality of life in a wide range of areas, including rehabilitation engineering, prosthesis design and the treatment of neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, […]