Musculature

Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone fracture. A new study published in Obesity found that loss of hip BMD persists in the year following a weight loss intervention…

Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four…

UCalgary researchers find taking high doses of Vitamin D may result in a DECREASE in bone densityCredit: Photo by: Nedaa Photography When bare skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes Vitamin D, which is needed by our bodies to absorb…

New biomarker will help health professionals better predict the course of myasthenia gravis and develop treatment plans specific to individual patientsCredit: Ryan O'Byrne University of Alberta researchers have identified a unique…

Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is associated with chronic, painful temporomandibular disorder -- pain in the temporomandibular joint -- and anxiety and poor sleep contribute to this association, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian…

Credit: Tursun Lab, MDC Researchers at the Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) have identified an epigenetic mechanism that appears to strongly influence healthy aging. It's a protein that controls muscle integrity,…

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help to control the pain and inflammation in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA), but a new Arthritis & Rheumatology study suggests that NSAIDs contribute to cardiovascular side…

The study describes the ability of a PI3-kinase inhibitor to combat Heterotopic Ossification and Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva in murine preclinical modelsCredit: Dr. Francesc Ventura The study describes the ability of a…

A study of individuals over 65 years old showed that all-cause mortality risk increased nearly 63-fold in women with low appendicular muscle mass. The risk of dying increased 11.4-fold in men (patient undergoing DXA body composition and…

Credit: Michigan Medicine ANN ARBOR, Mich. - For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position statement suggests it is vital to improving their health and longevity. "When…