How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Hurt Your Muscle Health—Even If You Work Out
A diet rich in ultra-processed foods has been linked with a host of health issues, including the risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Now, a new study has found that routinely consuming these items could affect another aspect of health: muscle quality. The research, presented Dec. 4 at the Radiological Society […]
Here’s How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
The holiday season can make it tough to stick to your fitness routine, and it’s normal to worry about losing your gains. The good news is that taking a break from the gym probably won’t undo all your progress. That’s according to a new study finding that people who took a 10-week break from a […]
Muscle Cramps: Causes and Treatments
Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary, painful contractions of one or more muscles in the body. Also called Charley horses or muscle spasms, they are typically short in duration and can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Muscle cramps most commonly affect the back of the lower leg (calf), the back of the […]