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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Peptides—short chains of amino acids marketed for recovery, muscle growth and antiaging—have become popular among U.S. wellness figures including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Joe Rogan, despite limited evidence for many of their claimed benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Forced to retire from her opening match at the Australian Open in January because of a torn muscle in her hip, Jones suffered her gym accident just as she neared a return to full fitness.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

This approach allowed the researchers to pinpoint exactly where inflammation and tissue damage appeared in organs such as fat tissue, muscle, liver, and peripheral nerves.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Maximum heart rate decreases 1% annually, and muscle mass is lost with age; strength training is crucial for older adults.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

His entire body was rigid, every muscle clenched, and her brain was on lockdown, too.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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