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'Selfish brains' take priority while competing with muscle power

'Selfish brain' hypothesis: the brain has evolved to prioritize its own energy needs over those of peripheral organs.

23 Oct 2017 3:03 PM IST

The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscle patch can mend broken hearts

Unlike some human organs, the heart cannot regenerate itself after a heart attack.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist tries to make himself superhuman by editing own DNA

Josiah Zayner becomes first known person to have edited his DNA after removing protein inhibiting muscle growth.

20 Nov 2017 10:14 AM IST

Fascia can actually be classified into four types, each with different properties, functions, and characteristics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's all you need to know about fascia ailments

Fascia is a sheet of fibrous tissue that envelops the body beneath the skin, which also encloses muscles and groups of...

10 Nov 2018 5:10 PM IST

The Shivfit Way: A Comprehensive Functional Fitness Programme by Shivoham with Shrenik Avlani, Ebury Press, Rs 200.

How to control the mind, chisel your body

Fitness, like everything else, begins in the mind. Any athlete, world-class or otherwise, will agree with this without a...

14 Jan 2018 2:52 AM IST

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Human muscle tissue grown from stem cells: study

The achievement represents an advance on previous work by the same team.

9 Jan 2018 8:17 PM IST

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Diabetes could affect muscle health: Study

Regular exercise could reduce the risk.

18 April 2018 2:04 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle

The team from Columbia University used stem cells to grow it.

5 April 2018 11:32 AM IST

Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

Recall-by-genotype is novel and exploits the random allocation of genes at conception.

30 July 2018 8:37 PM IST

From trampoline training to animal flow, here are unconventional workout techniques. (Photo: Pixabay)

7 unconventional workouts that torch fat and sculpt muscle

There are ways where you can work out, have fun and get a toned body as well.

30 July 2018 9:42 AM IST

The study found that a vegetarian diet that included eggs and dairy or with Mediterranean diet would help keep the heart healthy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian vegetarian diets 84% protein deficient: IDA

93 per cent of Indians are unaware of their ideal protein requirement.

25 July 2018 12:35 PM IST

If you dont have access to a gym, holding dumbbells in the hands or doing single leg calf raises greatly increases the resistance.

One muscle at a time

Calf muscles must be prioritised while working out to help fast movements of leg.

1 Sept 2019 11:18 PM IST