After you hit 50, sarcopenia — the natural loss of lean muscle — starts to speed up. Why does this happen? Your levels of "muscle-supporting hormones" — including estrogen and testosterone — decrease, ...

Ever skip the gym for a few days… and suddenly realize it's been three weeks? Whether it was work, travel, injury, or life just getting in the way, that creeping thought hits: Did I just lose all my ...

The postpartum period is a time of profound transformation for a woman’s body, and one of the most noticeable changes is the loss of muscle mass. During pregnancy, women undergo significant hormonal ...

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A study from researchers in Finland shows that people can take more than two months off from the gym and quickly regain their strength when they get back to it. Scientists cite muscle memory. As we ...

Share on Pinterest How much protein you need to build muscle can depend on your weight, activity level, and age. Eating too much may have some risks. Getty Images/Alexander Spatari Protein is ...