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Exercise
fromNature
1 day ago

Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance

B cells support muscle function during exercise, revealing a new role beyond their traditional immune system function.
Exercise
fromFuturism
1 week ago

To Get Swole, Teens Are Pumping Themselves Full of Drugs Meant for Fattening Cows for the Slaughterhouse

Looksmaxing leads some teens to use dangerous anabolic steroids like trenbolone for rapid body transformation despite severe health risks.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 weeks ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
#testosterone
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Is it true that more testosterone means more muscle?

Boosting testosterone through diet has limited impact on muscle mass; consistent training and nutrition are key for muscle growth.
#peptides
Medicine
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

Why Is Hollywood Reportedly Hooked on Peptide Injections?

Peptides are gaining popularity in skincare and wellness for their potential benefits in skin health and longevity.
Health
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The Men Obsessed With 'High T'

A growing obsession with high testosterone among younger men, fueled by influencers and celebrity endorsements, is driving increased TRT prescriptions and natural optimization efforts despite potential health risks.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Scientists Discovered a Substance That Makes Mice Stronger

A specific gut microbe can enhance muscle strength in mice, raising questions about potential benefits for human health.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Can weight-loss pills replace injectables? What the science says

Oral anti-obesity pills based on GLP-1 receptor agonists are entering the market, offering needle-free alternatives to injectable weight-loss drugs, though they produce less weight loss than injections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why the 'mad scramble' to fill hormone therapy prescriptions for menopause

Removal of FDA black-box warning on hormone therapy has increased demand, causing widespread pharmacy shortages of transdermal estrogen patches for menopausal symptom management.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Study shows testosterone therapy does not increase anger, irritability, or aggression in trans youth - LGBTQ Nation

A study of transmasc youth found testosterone therapy does not increase anger or irritability, with some subjects showing reduced aggression.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise

Reducing methionine and cysteine amino acids in diet triggers thermogenesis in mice, causing significant weight loss comparable to constant cold exposure without requiring increased exercise or reduced food intake.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Are the Enhanced Games the Future of Sport or a Steroid "Clown Show"? We're About to Find Out.

Some elite swimmers openly admit or contemplate using performance-enhancing drugs while fellow athletes express concern about competitions where drug use is public.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
Science
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control

An enzyme-controlled molecular switch boosts sperm energy before fertilization, offering routes for improved infertility treatments and development of safe nonhormonal male contraception.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I thought my powerlifter father was the strongest man in the world. But a secret steroid addiction took him and us to the brink

A father's drug addiction was concealed by a muscular, disciplined physique and obsessive gym habits, masking his dependence until his family discovered it.
#strength-stacking
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sleep, stress and sunshine: endocrinologists on 11 ways to look after your metabolism

Hormone levels, particularly insulin, determine metabolic rate and energy use; high insulin promotes fat storage, slows metabolism, and fuels weight gain and metabolic disease.
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Winter Olympians rejoice! Pre-exercise sex can BOOST performance

Pre-exercise sexual activity, including masturbation 30 minutes earlier, does not impair and may improve strength and endurance in trained young men.
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
#testosterone-replacement-therapy
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Health

A longevity researcher started taking testosterone in his 50s. He says there are 4 things everyone should know before considering TRT.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Health

A longevity researcher started taking testosterone in his 50s. He says there are 4 things everyone should know before considering TRT.

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

Prioritize a small set of multi-joint compound exercises and perform them consistently to efficiently build muscle, strength, and improve related health measures.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America's Testosterone Levels Are Probably Fine

Testosterone levels in American men are declining, prompting government action, media alarm, and a growing market for therapies and supplements.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Strong v swole: the surprising truth about building muscle

Mechanical tension, not muscle damage, is the primary driver of muscle hypertrophy through mechanoreceptor activation of the mTOR pathway.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trans men face increased risk of acne after starting testosterone, study finds - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone commonly causes acne in transmasculine people, and estradiol therapy is associated with increased acne risk in transfeminine individuals; monitoring and management are needed.
Exercise
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Cycle syncing exercise could optimize results for women

Hormonal fluctuations cause small, variable effects on strength, but muscle protein synthesis and growth can occur at any point in the menstrual cycle.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your muscle-building blueprint: 3 ways to boost your gains from an exercise science pro

Use time-saving techniques like supersets and diversify training (power, agility, mobility, stamina) to maximize muscle gains and long-term health.
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