It's no secret that older adults with type 2 diabetes often have less muscle mass than their healthier counterparts. But what about younger and middle-aged adults? This is a question that hasn't been explored much. Recent studies have shown that even in the younger age groups, diabetes can take a toll on muscle strength and function. You might be wondering, why does...

Athletes often use cold or heat treatments to speed up muscle recovery. But do these thermal interventions really make a difference? Some research shows that cold might not be so great for growing muscles. It can slow down protein creation and muscle repair after workouts, leading to weaker gains. On the other hand, heat seems to help protect muscles from breaking do...

Ever wondered if your muscles have a memory? Well, they do! Scientists found that muscles remember high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This means that even if you stop HIIT for a while, your muscles still remember the workouts. You might be thinking, "How did they figure this out? " The researchers did something clever. They had people do HIIT workouts, then st...