Chocolate milk speeds post-exercise recovery
June 3rd, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Chocolate milk helps repair and rebuild muscles, post exercise, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks, a new research has found.
Experts agree that the two-hour window after ... Read more...
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Chocolate milk the best bet for post-exercise recovery
June 3rd, 2010 - 11:32 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Drinking chocolate milk after a workout offers advantages for post-exercise performance and muscle repair, new research suggests.In a series of four studies, presented at the American College of ... Read more...
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Resistance exercise-blood flow restriction combo boosts muscle mass in elderly
May 15th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Researches have found that combining low resistance exercises with restriction of blood flow through body parts may boost muscle build-up in the elderly.Many older people are unable to ... Read more...
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Moderate amount of protein per meal key to bigger, stronger muscles
October 27th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Body builders eat large amounts of protein, thinking that it is the key to bigger, stronger muscles. Now, a recent study by University of Texas Medical Branch at ... Read more...
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Insulin booster restores muscle growth in elderly
September 26th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) People tend to link insulin with diabetes, but it has other lesser known uses too. A study has shown that loss of response to insulin plays a major ... Read more...
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Boosting insulin levels can restore muscle-building process in elderly
September 26th, 2009 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 26 (ANI): While most people have always seen insulin as a hormone that helps the body process sugar, scientists have now found that increasing its levels above the normal range ... Read more...
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‘Artificial gravity’ does prevent muscle loss in space
July 23rd, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 23 (IANS) When the Apollo 11 crew got back from the moon this week some 40 years ago, they showed no ill effects from a week spent in weightlessness. But ... Read more...
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Cereal, skimmed milk good alternative to expensive sports drinks
May 14th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Cereal and milk can offer a less expensive alternative to sports drinks, say scientists.Exercise physiologist Lynne Kammer, from The University of Texas at Austin, came to this ... Read more...
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Egg proteins do provide power, strength and energy
February 17th, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): A new study has affirmed that the high-quality protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, provides a source of sustained energy and promotes satiety.The ... Read more...
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Seafood, watermelon juice, nuts could fight obesity
February 5th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 05 (ANI): A team of American scientists has discovered that arginine, an amino acid, could help fight human obesity.Arginine-rich foods include seafood, watermelon juice, nuts, seeds, algae, meats, ... Read more...
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Keeping fit a lot tougher for older women
March 26th, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 26 (IANS) Women aged over 65 find it harder than men of the same age to preserve muscle, which is likely to impair their ability to stay strong and fit, ... Read more...
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