Small microbes live in the human gut. They help digest food, support the immune system, and how the body uses energy. Scientists now think they may also affect muscle strength. Muscles often weaken with age. Exercise and diet help, but researchers believe gut bacteria may play a role. Scientists noticed that a microbe … Read more
Scientists from the University of Almeria and the University of Granada, together with researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC, Netherlands), have identified gut bacteria of the genus Roseboria that are associated with strong muscles and good physical condition. The results support the gut-muscle axis concept. Jonathan Ruiz, professor in the Department of Physical … Read more
Running is my favorite form of therapy and self-care. For two hours each day, I put on a pair of comfortable shoes, grab my AirPods and a full bottle of water, and hit the floor to compress. And while daily movement has great health benefits, it was never my focus until recently. I was four … Read more