Skeletal Muscle Index decreased as Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat increased, which was most significant among those with diabetes and obesity.

They have faster muscle contraction rates, are more prone to fatigue, and rely mainly on anaerobic metabolism to produce ...

In SMA, mitochondria in the skeletal muscles involved in voluntary movements don’t work properly, possibly contributing to ...

While these nutrients might not play a starring role like protein does, they are key players that support muscle strength and function ...

Study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances endurance exercise in mice by reshaping gut microbiota, boosting mitochondrial ...

Skeletal muscle cells also oxidize lipids. Indeed, fatty acids are the main source of energy in skeletal muscle during rest and mild-intensity exercise. As exercise intensity increases ...

Insulin resistance precedes and predicts the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), a chronic disease that causes high ...

Physical activity is not only important for fitness, but also for health. This is confirmed by a new study conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kleinert at the German Institute of ...

In an international collaboration, researchers have made an important breakthrough in the therapeutic delivery of microRNAs ...

Skeletal muscle is joined to bones. Its cells contract to make bones move and joints bend. Skeletal muscles always come in pairs, just like trainers. But there is a little bit more to it than that.