Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Of all the animals on the planet, humans have by far the highest ability to recall past events, referred to as memory. However, that doesn’t mean that other animals’ memories are poor, just not as ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

Muscles develop a lasting molecular “memory” of past resistance exercises that helps them bounce back from long periods of inactivity. By Gretchen Reynolds After two years of Covid-19 and its ...

Share on Pinterest When it comes to building muscle, animal protein is not the only option. Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images New research has investigated whether a vegan diet with protein ...

You don’t start from zero after taking time off. Here’s why your body bounces back. Ever taken a long break from the gym, whether because of an injury, burnout, or just life, and found that your body ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them automatic. Previously trained muscles also retain structural changes, allowing ...

(CNN) -- When you hear the term "muscle memory," it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a soccer ball or playing "Happy Birthday" on the ...

Many people who were active when they were young end up inadvertently taking a long break from sport in adulthood. Perhaps you lifted weights in your teens and 20s, then had kids and didn't get back ...

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