At which age do we start to lose muscle mass?
Aging is associated with the loss of muscle mass. This phenomenon is also known as sarcopenia. Around what age does this start to occur?
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How do multiple alcoholic drinks increase blood alcohol concentrations?
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs. The more alcohol you drink, the more ends up in your blood. It is often assumed that this happens in a linear fashion.
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Can the Mediterranean diet reduce heart problems?
Mediterranean countries have lower cardiovascular mortality rates compared to northern Europe and the United States. It is often suggested that this is at least partly due to the Mediterranean diet.
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Are high rep resistance training protocols superior to increase muscle capillarization?
Muscle capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) are responsible for the delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and growth factors to the cells. Therefore, increasing the number of capillaries results in better perfusion and a better delivery of these compounds to the muscle fibers.
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Do long-term relationships lower testosterone levels?
Testosterone is also known as the male hormone. It has been suggested that testosterone levels are associated with seeking new sexual partners. From an evolutionary standpoint, lower testosterone levels may result in men that are more loyal to their partner and more likely to care for their offspring. How do relationships affect testosterone levels?
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The smallest blood vessels (capillaries) in muscle tissue are responsible for the delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and growth factors. It has been shown that older adults with a low number of muscle capillaries have impaired muscle mass gains during resistance training.
