New research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may affect more than just fat, raising questions about muscle strength and organ size after significant weight loss. University ...

When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, or cross-train for your sport. Two of the most common workout ...

As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication’s side effects. One such side effect is loss of “lean mass”—body weight that isn’t ...

A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training ...

The most significant difference between lifting weights for strength vs. size is ultimately the benefits one brings over the other. On the opposite end of that is the aspect of building muscle size.

If you think muscle is just about looking fit or lifting heavier in the gym, think again. New research highlights something far more critical: your muscle strength could be a key predictor of how long ...

Based on research published in the National Library of Medicine. Resistance training helps increase muscle size, strength, ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Whether you want to achieve or avoid a muscular look, you should know how muscle changes your body for the better. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a ...