Protein – one key component for building and protecting muscle mass

Protein – one key component for building and protecting muscle mass

Protein is an essential compound in every single one of the trillions of cells in the human body. Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids helping the cells to function properly and account for about 20% of our total body weight.  

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Strength: more than muscles

Strength: more than muscles

Many reps of light weights, or fewer reps of heavier weights? Both camps have their adherents, as well they might, since researchers have found evidence that lifting more repetitions of lighter weight can build muscle mass just as well as fewer reps of heavier weight

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Runner's Hematuria

Runner's Hematuria

If you are a runner, particularly of the long-distance sort, you may have been startled to discover blood in your urine following a race. It's a not uncommon occurrence for men, but much more unusual among women. The condition is called runner's hematuria.

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Why your muscles don't grow

Why your muscles don't grow

You finally tamed your schedule and ginned up enough discipline to be hitting the gym 5-6 days a week. You’ve burned a lot of calories, lost a shirt size or two, and feel so much better. Still, there you have that one nagging concern...

“Where are the muscles?” you’ve been asking yourself. “There were supposed to be muscles...”

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