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 […]
According to the World Health Organization, in 2022 alone, over 20 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and almost 10 million will die from it. Although the scope of cancer is vast, the answer to more effective treatments may lie in a microscopic cell. A paper published by the Lele Lab, led by Texas […]
When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]