The University of Southern California (USC) made a bold move by turning down a proposal from the Trump administration. This proposal, called the education compact, was aimed at influencing universities to adopt a more conservative approach to higher education. The offer was not well-received by USC, and its interim president, Beong-Soo Kim, decided to reject it. Kim...
Sitting too much is not just about feeling lazy. It can really hurt your muscles and bones over time. But guess what? Eating the right foods can help keep your muscles strong and healthy. Have you heard about BCAAs? They're special amino acids that act like muscle superheroes. You can find them in foods like meat, eggs, and dairy. They help your muscles stay strong ...
After a stroke, many people face muscle tightness, or spasticity. This is a common issue, and it can be tough to handle. Doctors use a tool called surface electromyography (sEMG) to check how muscles are working. This tool gives real-time info about muscle activity. It's super useful for spotting muscle problems. Spasticity is more common than other issues after a s...
In a surprising turn of events, Sarepta Therapeutics has chosen to defy the FDA's request to stop distributing its gene therapy drug, Elevidys. This decision comes after three patient deaths linked to the treatment. The FDA has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the drug and has asked Sarepta to halt all shipments. However, the company has refused, arguin...
Workplaces are changing fast. Technology is everywhere. This shift brings new problems. People sit more. They feel less connected. This can hurt their bodies and minds. Muscles and joints suffer. So do feelings and thoughts. These issues are common. They cause big problems. Companies try to help. They use digital tools. But it's not easy. Many things get in the way. ...
Bad posture is a common issue that can cause problems in the body. It can lead to pain and other issues over time. Many people look for ways to fix their posture. One method that has gained attention is spiral stabilization. This approach is often used to help with back pain. But does it really help with posture? Let's take a closer look. Spiral stabilization is a t...
Strength training is all about understanding how different exercises work your muscles. A recent study dug into how two common exercises, the isometric squat and the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), compare in terms of force and muscle activation. The study involved 15 people, mostly men, who were asked to perform both exercises while their muscle activity was measu...
In the world of tiny molecules, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are like secret bosses. They don't make proteins, but they control many important jobs in our cells. One of these bosses, TMEM9B-AS1, has been found to be less active in the muscles of people with type 2 diabetes and muscle loss. This is a big deal because it might be a key player in muscle health. Scient...
Testosterone levels dropping in men can lead to muscle loss, especially in the limbs. But why does this happen? Scientists have been digging into this question. They found that when testosterone levels drop, the body's internal clocks in muscles get messed up. This mess-up is linked to higher levels of two proteins called Period 1 and Period 2. These proteins, Per1 ...
Ever wondered why stepping over a puddle feels different than stepping to catch yourself from a stumble? It turns out, our brains use different muscle patterns for these actions. Researchers decided to dig into this by studying three types of steps: reactive steps (like catching yourself from a fall), voluntary steps (like stepping over something), and steps imagined...