High levels of body fat stored in belly or arms may be indicative to development of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to new research. Study also found that people with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to develop these diseases than people with low muscle strength
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After a 20-week resistance training study comparing two groups, one training continuously and the other taking a 10-week break midway, researchers observed similar improvements in both strength and muscle size. However, muscle strength was better maintained than muscle size
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University of Jyväskylä
Breaks in resistance training do not impair long-term development in strength and muscle size – Maximum strength and muscle size…
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size.
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Building muscle strength and mass may help reduce depression risk, study suggests. Adults with stronger grip strength and greater muscle mass were less likely to experience depression. Targeting muscle development through exercise may be an effective strategy to improve mental health.
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PsyPost
Building muscle strength and mass may help reduce depression risk, study suggests
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has identified a negative link between muscle strength and depression.
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Plant-based diets do not compromise muscular strength 💪 compared to omnivorous diets 🍗, systematic review and meta-analysis 📊 of randomized controlled trials finds.
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SpringerLink
Are Plant-Based Diets Detrimental to Muscular Strength? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Sports Medicine - Open - The increasing interest in plant-based diets (PBDs) results from their beneficial impact on human health and environmental sustainability. However, the effect of PBDs on...
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Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with weaker muscles 💪 faced a much higher likelihood of developing dementia 🧠 compared to their stronger peers.
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PsyPost
Weak muscles linked to higher dementia risk in middle-aged and older adults
A new study finds that weak muscles in both the upper and lower body are strongly linked to dementia. Researchers suggest that physical frailty is a key warning sign for cognitive decline in later life.
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Building muscle strength may help prevent depression, especially in women. Study provides evidence that strength training could be an effective, targeted strategy for improving mental health.
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PsyPost
Building muscle strength may help prevent depression, especially in women
A new study suggests that building muscle strength could play a direct role in reducing depression risk, particularly in women. Researchers found no evidence that aerobic fitness offers the same mental health benefits.
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