Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults, loss of grip ...

As you bite into a crisp apple, your jaw muscle contracts, allowing you to grind the fruit between your teeth. When you climb a flight of stairs, your gluteus maximus (or "glutes") push your body ...

A recent study suggests that these microbes may also influence an important aspect of fitness – muscle strength. Muscle strength is a crucial feature of health for many reasons. It supports our joints ...

A specific gut bacterium found in human stool samples is linked to significantly stronger muscles in both young and older adults, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Gut. Older ...

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...

Physical activity is essential in ensuring a longer, healthier life. Dr Mezher breaks down how exercise, particularly training one muscle group, can contribute.

Balance is crucial for staying upright and involves visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Age-related decline in cognitive function, vision, and the vestibular system can compromise balance.

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough ...