Blueberries hasten muscle recovery: study
London fruit sellers may want to stock up on New Zealand blueberries after a study found athletes who eat them recover faster from exercise.
View ArticleAlcohol hinders recovery from injury, research finds
(Medical Xpress)—A Massey University researcher has found drinking alcohol after suffering a soft tissue injury significantly increases recovery times.
View ArticleIntense acupuncture can improve muscle recovery in patients with Bell palsy
Patients with Bell palsy who received acupuncture that achieves de qi, a type of intense stimulation, had improved facial muscle recovery, reduced disability and better quality of life, according to a...
View ArticleOut-of-step cells spur muscle fibrosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients
Like a marching band falling out of step, muscle cells fail to perform in unison in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A new study in The Journal of Cell Biology reveals how this breakdown...
View ArticleDifferences between 'marathon mice' and 'couch potato mice' reveal key to...
Researchers discovered that small pieces of genetic material called microRNAs link the two defining characteristics of fit muscles: the ability to burn sugar and fat and the ability to switch between...
View ArticleIce bath after exercise? The benefits might be in your head
Whether an athlete has endured the repeated joint stresses of a marathon run, or the relentless battery of hits during a football match, many will opt for a post-activity polar plunge into an ice-cold...
View ArticleMuscle inflammation susceptibility predicts THA recovery
(HealthDay)—Muscle inflammation susceptibility (MuIS) status seems to be able to predict recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to research published in the April 15 issue of the...
View ArticleA look at D-ribose supplementation in vivo
Routledge is proud to offer a research study with the potential to broaden our understanding of the popular dietary supplement d-Ribose. It is an important supplement for humans and the equine because...
View ArticleNo evidence that whole-body cryotherapy enhances athletes' recovery
Rugby World Cup teams such as England, Wales and Georgia using whole-body cryotherapy to speed muscle recovery may not be getting the edge over those teams using traditional methods, a world-class...
View ArticleScientist identify first steps in muscle regeneration
Scientists from Monash University's Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute ARMI have found the first real evidence of how muscles may be triggered to regenerate or heal when damaged. The research...
View Article3-D imaging of muscles points to potential treatments for muscle diseases and...
Eight million people per year in the UK suffer from muscular diseases and injuries including muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, exercise-related injuries, rotator cuff tears, and age-related muscle loss.
View ArticleOnce-weekly steroid dosing can promote muscle repair without atrophy
Glucocorticoid steroids are used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic inflammatory diseases and autoimmune diseases. Their effects on muscle recovery and repair make them particularly...
View ArticleTips and techniques for reducing muscle soreness
When you try a new exercise, lift heavier weights or run steeper hills, muscles experience strain and micro-tearing at the cellular level. This leaves your muscles sore. Foam rolling, stretching and...
View ArticleNew study shows taurine supplements may improve performance recovery
New research recently published in the Antioxidants journal, suggests taurine supplementation taken after exercise, may help improve the rate of muscle recovery.
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