The blink of an eye seems natural and immediate, but is it true? Without a working eyelid, the eye can become dry, irritated and ultimately lose the ability to see clearly. Now a team of biomechanical engineers and UCLA ophthalmologists has discovered new details about muscles that control the flashing, offering the path to developing […]
A study conducted by the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at the Jyväskylä University in Finland showed that men with genetic predispositions supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases, regardless of their level of physical activity during free time or other factors related to lifestyle. The low […]
Getting out of bed and using the toilet may be a relatively simple task for many people, but it becomes increasingly more difficult as we age. This happens because of one of the many changes in the body that come with aging: our muscles shrink and become weaker, a condition known as sarcopenia. Most people […]