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Scientists discover how brain uses nutritional state to regulate growth, a
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 3 (ANI): Scientists have discovered how a receptor in the brain, called MC3R, detects the nutritional state of the body and regulates the timing of puberty and rate of growth in children and increases lean muscle mass.
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Study finds potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during meno
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], February 21 (ANI): Estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle, which may activate signalling cascades leading to loss of muscle mass, suggest the findings of a study conducted in collaboration between the universities of Minnesota (USA) and Jyva
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Study reveals potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during me
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], February 18 (ANI): A new study conducted in collaboration between the universities of Minnesota (USA) and Jyvaskyla (Finland) revealed that estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle, which may activate signalling cascades leading to loss of mus
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Vitamin C is the key to better muscles in later life: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Norwich [UK], Aug 27 (ANI): Older people who eat plenty of vitamin C - commonly found in citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables - have the best skeletal muscle mass, according to new research.
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Animal proteins more effective in building ageing muscles: Study
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 18 (ANI): New research shows that animal proteins are more effective than plant proteins in supporting the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass with advancing age.
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Soy, wheat proteins helpful for building aging muscles, but not as potent
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 13 (ANI): On a gram for gram basis, animal proteins are more effective than plant proteins in supporting the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass with advancing age, shows recent research.
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Novel research may help older adults stay physically capable for longer
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have identified a mechanism that drives the clearance of damaged mitochondria. The discovery can be considered to take researchers one step closer in the field of drug therapies that help older adults maintain their sk
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Balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Birmingham [UK], Mar 16 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that eating more protein during breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age.
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Milk consumption prevents chronic diseases, say researchers
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 8 (ANI): While milk has long been seen as a healthy drink for everyone, a new study reveals that it also prevents chronic diseases.
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Age is no bar when it comes to exercising
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): While people might think that muscle building is difficult in the late ages, according to a new study older people who never took part in any sustained exercise programmes possess the same ability to develop muscle mass just as any highly trained master a
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Consuming milk, dairy products prevents individuals from chronic diseases
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 5 (ANI): Remember how parents always used to count numerous benefits of drinking milk and asked you to have a glass of it! Well, a new study has shed light on the fact that consuming an adequate amount of milk and other dairy products at different stages of life p
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Children who walk or pedal to school less prone to obesity, suggests study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 20 (ANI): Does your child go to school by walking or paddling? If your answer is No, then your child can easily fall prey to obesity and overweight issues. In a study, it has been found that children who are regular with their walk or cycling to school are less ov
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