Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

Sarcopenia is something you need to know about and definitely avoid. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging. And it can start once you cruise past 30.

When used with the appropriate medical guidance, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can be an effective ...

Some of our cells like those of the skin, blood, and gut reproduce throughout our lives. But our skeletal muscles are different. We are born with all that we will ever have. Our muscles contract by ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LOSING WEIGHT IS hard. From the diet changes to the ramped-up workouts, it can take a serious overhaul of ...

If you don’t use it, you lose it. That’s common wisdom, backed up by science, about what happens to aging muscles. And if your goal is to lose weight – whether you have obesity or a few pounds to drop ...

Muscle loss can creep up faster than you think. Whether it’s due to injury, life changes or simply taking a break from working out, the body begins to change almost immediately when you stop using it.

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Losing weight can feel like a balancing act, especially when you want to shed pounds but keep your hard-earned muscle. Enter Ozempic, a medication that’s not just for managing type 2 ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...