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To Retain Muscle Mass, Be Sure to Get Your Vitamin C

We all tend to lose a bit of muscle after 50, but for those who have adequate levels of vitamin C, the loss is not so bad. >

A Hard Knock Story

You don't have to have had a concussion to exhibit worrying brain changes; repeated hits will do it, a study of rugby players shows. >

Before You Buy that Activity Tracker...

As well-meaning as a fitness monitor gift might be, there are some things about the recipient that you need to consider. >

Trash-Talking Robots

See what happens to performance if a digital assistant starts throwing some shade. >

Concussions Hit Men Below the Belt

The memory problems head injuries can cause are now well known. But there appear to be sexual side-effects as well. >

Little Hits Damage the Brain, Too

Big hits and concussions aren't the only brain injuries football players need to be concerned about. Little hits also harm the brain. >

Baseball Players Lead in Longevity

MLB players tend to live longer than the rest of us. Early fitness and ongoing exercise and diet discipline may be the reason. >

Protein Shakes Can Bring You Down

Protein supplements often provide only a single type of amino acid, one that interferes with serotonin and can lead to depression. >

Lift Like a Girl

Certain muscle fibers in elite female athletes care not just as good as those of men, they are better. >

Go Team, Get Happy

Kids who play team sports are happier than those involved in less structured activities, at least if you believe their brain scans. >

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