Although most exercise programs promote building muscle, some people may be interested in losing muscle mass. For example, these people may: feel that their muscles are giving them a ‘bulky’ look feel ...

The S6K1 kinase lies downstream of a signaling network crucial for muscle hypertrophy. It now seems that S6K1 also interacts with another kinase—AMPK—to integrate muscle-cell growth with metabolic ...

Although muscle spasms are usually short lived and aren’t serious, they can be painful. Stretching can be particularly helpful at relieving a muscle spasm. Other home treatments like massage, using ...

Pulled muscles, or strains, are common in the lower back because this area supports the weight of the upper body. Exercises, cool packs, and pain relief medication can treat a pulled muscle in the ...

Ever wonder why you burn fat and heat up when you exercise or shiver? Now, researchers have shown that sarcolipin, a small peptide only found in muscles, increases muscle energy expenditure and fat ...

LAKE NONA, FL. - Sept. 11, 2018 - Ever wonder why you burn fat and heat up when you exercise or shiver? Now, researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have shown that ...