Backpack Straps Can Decrease Blood Flow In The Shoulder And Arm
Released April 7, 2008 - A team of physician researchers examined the effect heavy-loaded backpack straps can have on children. They found the straps can significantly increase pressure when the load...
View ArticleMouse Study: When it Comes to Living Longer, It's Better to Go Hungry Than Go...
Released May 14, 2008 - A study investigating aging in mice has found that hormonal changes that occur when mice eat significantly less may help explain an already established phenomenon: a low calorie...
View ArticleTesting for Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo)
Released June 26, 2008 - Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) is a genetically engineered hormone sometimes misused by high-performance athletes such as cyclists and marathon runners to boost...
View ArticlePost-Exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel
Released July 1, 2008 - Recipe to recover more quickly from exercise: Finish workout, eat pasta, and wash down with five or six cups of strong coffee.
View ArticleOlder People Who Diet Without Exercising Lose Valuable Muscle Mass
Released September 17, 2008 - A group of sedentary and overweight older people placed on a four-month exercise program not only became more fit, but burned off more fat, compared to older sedentary...
View ArticleCholesterol-Lowering Drugs and the Effect on Muscle Repair and Regeneration
Released September 25, 2008 - Statins are powerful drugs that reduce "bad" cholesterol and thus cut the risk of a heart attack. While these medications offer tremendous benefits to millions, they can...
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