Why are some people out of breath after a short jog, while others seem to glide along effortlessly? Training, fitness level, and muscle strength naturally play a role. Researchers have found that the brain also has a strong influence, especially on how strenuous physical activity is perceived. Sport challenges not only the body, but also […]Why are some people out of breath after a short jog, while others seem to glide along effortlessly? Training, fitness level, and muscle strength naturally play a role. Researchers have found that the brain also has a strong influence, especially on how strenuous physical activity is perceived. Sport challenges not only the body, but also [...]
Did You Get Little Sleep? Then You Are Twice as Likely to Injure Yourself
If you are one of the 620 million people who regularly go jogging, you probably like to start early in the morning. However, if you didn’t sleep well the night before, you could be putting yourself at greater risk of injury. A new study led by Professor Jan de Jonge, occupational and sports psychologist at […]If you are one of the 620 million people who regularly go jogging, you probably like to start early in the morning. However, if you didn't sleep well the night before, you could be putting yourself at greater risk of injury. A new study led by Professor Jan de Jonge, occupational and sports psychologist at [...]
Biological “Clocks” are Crucial for Muscle Health and Accelerated Aging in Shift Workers
Muscle cells have their own internal clock, and according to new research, disrupting this clock through shift work can have profound effects on the aging process. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides further evidence of the harmful effects of shift work on health. Disrupted Muscle Clock in […]Muscle cells have their own internal clock, and according to new research, disrupting this clock through shift work can have profound effects on the aging process. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides further evidence of the harmful effects of shift work on health. Disrupted Muscle Clock in [...]
Chrononutrition: The Use of Proteins as a Morning Elixir for Muscle Growth
Proteins are essential for body growth and muscle development. However, protein metabolism varies depending on the body’s internal biological clock. Therefore, it is important to know how distributing protein intake throughout the day affects muscles. Researchers have found that eating protein for breakfast increases muscle size and function in mice and humans, shedding light on […]Proteins are essential for body growth and muscle development. However, protein metabolism varies depending on the body's internal biological clock. Therefore, it is important to know how distributing protein intake throughout the day affects muscles. Researchers have found that eating protein for breakfast increases muscle size and function in mice and humans, shedding light on [...]
Circadian Rhythms Influence Muscle Repair
The body’s internal clock not only determines when we sleep, but also how quickly our muscles heal. A new study of mice by Northwestern Medicine, published in Science Advances, suggests that muscle injuries heal faster when they occur during the body’s natural waking hours. The findings could have implications for shift workers and also prove […]The body's internal clock not only determines when we sleep, but also how quickly our muscles heal. A new study of mice by Northwestern Medicine, published in Science Advances, suggests that muscle injuries heal faster when they occur during the body's natural waking hours. The findings could have implications for shift workers and also prove [...]
