muscles

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When the protein is artificially increased in young mice, their muscles become weaker and smaller.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

"People get what we call malaise - achy in the muscles and the joints, and eventually developing some vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea," which he tells the BBC is "true for a lot of illnesses".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He’s also endorsed drinking raw milk, cutting added sugar and consuming more creatine, which is a natural compound that our muscles use as a source of energy.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The net effect is that our heart delivers less blood and oxygen to our muscles, and our capacity for physical exertion drops.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

They said Abby’s leg muscles would grow stronger if she used them and weaker if she didn’t.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret