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The new origami-inspired muscles are both soft and strong, and can be made for less than $1. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscles give 'superpowers' to soft robots

Each artificial muscle consists of an inner "skeleton" that can be made of various materials.

28 Nov 2017 7:19 PM IST

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Endurance training can help your sore muscles

While there is medication available to cope with the condition, researchers say it only does half the job.

9 Nov 2017 11:21 AM IST

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Muscle building may lead to binge drinking, depression

New study shows that 10 per cent of men have what is thought of as the more common type of body image disorder.

8 Nov 2018 2:43 PM IST

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What leads to falls in older women?

Falls can be especially challenging for older people who are obese.

6 Nov 2018 1:29 PM IST

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Protein intake could help older adults delay disability

This would depend on their muscle mass and muscle strength.

4 Nov 2018 11:24 AM IST

It turned out that jumping up and down is a more efficient workout than hitting the pavement. (Photo: Pixabay)

The skipping rope can be your friend

After six weeks of monitoring, it came to light that 10-minute jump-rope sessions a day were more efficient than...

23 Jan 2018 10:06 AM IST

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Here's how runners can prevent back pain

Here is what a new study found.

4 Jan 2018 1:13 PM IST

Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking is bad for muscles too

Cigarette smoke directly damages muscles by reducing the number of blood vessels in leg muscles.

24 May 2018 1:34 PM IST

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Fashionable 'barefoot' running sandals may be damaging, researchers...

The popular shoes reportedly cost close to $300.

14 March 2018 1:36 PM IST

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D linked to lower risk of cancer: study

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men.

8 March 2018 1:19 PM IST

Aerial Silk, also known as tissue or fabric is one of the newest, yet most awe inspiring and versatile art form.

Traditional yoga vs 'fun' yoga: Make your pick

'The new ways are diluting Yoga. They are a misinterpretation... which makes them a joke that can have disastrous...

20 Jun 2018 6:46 PM IST

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Eating proteins with every meal ups muscle strength in golden years

Consuming it daily can be very beneficial.

6 Aug 2017 11:12 AM IST