Muscle
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Could poor digestion be causing your body pain? Ayurvedic doctor explains
Lifestyle | Apr 30, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTChronic pain may not just be physical. An Ayurveda practitioner with over 45 years of experience, explains how poor digestion and unhealthy lifestyle patterns can lead to toxin build-up, triggering inflammation and long-term discomfort in the body.
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Can deep sleep build muscle, burn fat and boost brain health? Here’s what a new study says
Lifestyle | Apr 04, 2026, 05:53 PM ISTDeep sleep does more than help you feel rested. Research shows it triggers growth hormone release, supporting muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function. This active process highlights why quality sleep is essential for overall physical and mental health.
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Want to build strength? Chennai fitness trainer says focus on these 3 simple basics
Lifestyle | Apr 02, 2026, 10:11 PM ISTBuilding strength does not have to be complicated. A fitness trainer explains three simple factors that drive most results, focusing on training, nutrition and recovery.
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Strength training for women: 5 best exercises to build lean muscles
Lifestyle | Sep 10, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTWomen usually focus on cardio for weight management, but combining it with strength training can give long-term results. Here are some of the best strength training exercises for women that can help build lean muscles.
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Fitness expert explains how to use creatine safely and effectively - and why it’s not a steroid
Health | Aug 29, 2025, 11:09 PM ISTFitness coach Raj Ganpath in a recent Instagram video busted myths about creatine and shared a guide on how to take the supplement safely and how it works. Read on to know more.
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Protein vs Creatine: Which supplement is better for muscle gain?
Fashion | Jul 14, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTPeople who go for workouts often opt for supplements that help in building muscles. Protein and creatine are two supplements that are used extensively. But, people are often confused about which one is better. Read on to know which of these is better for muscle gain.
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Heart health to muscle strength: 5 reasons why swimming is one of the best exercises
Lifestyle | Jul 02, 2025, 08:18 AM ISTThere are different types of exercise that one can do, however, if you are looking for something that benefits your overall health and well-being, it is swimming. It is one exercise that offers you several health benefits. Read on to know the reasons which makes swimming one of the best exercises.
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Study reveals fatty muscles can increase the risk of heart disease, regardless of BMI
Health | Jan 23, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTThe researchers found that for every one per cent increase in muscle fat, there was an increase in coronary microvascular dysfunction and serious heart disease. Read on to know more.
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5 protein-packed vegetarian foods to build muscles
Fashion | Jan 06, 2025, 08:52 PM ISTConsume these best protein-packed vegetarian foods to fuel muscle growth and strength. From legumes and tofu to quinoa and chia seeds, explore nutrient-rich plant-based options for a healthy, muscle-building diet.
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Sitting all day long can cause Dead Butt Syndrome; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent
Health | Sep 18, 2024, 09:01 AM ISTSitting all day can lead to Dead Butt Syndrome, a condition where the gluteal muscles become weak and inactive. Learn the causes, symptoms, and prevention tips for Gluteal Amnesia.
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Why do bones and muscles get impacted due to dehydration in summer? Expert explains
Health | May 24, 2024, 05:36 PM ISTThe heat is affecting the entire body. Bones are also drying up due to lack of water. There is pain and cramps in the muscles. If you are also facing this problem, then know the ways to avoid it.
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Natural methods for building muscle mass effectively
Health | Feb 24, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTSeveral methods have been suggested in numerous studies to successfully enhance muscle mass which include eating nutrient-dense diets to rigorous resistance exercise.
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10 benefits of low sodium diet that will help you in the longer run
Health | Apr 04, 2022, 03:03 PM ISTSodium in any diet is a very tricky thing to maintain. A low sodium diet has many health benefits. It is believed that one should always consume sodium in moderate quantities, as it opens the door to good health. Here are the top 10 reasons why low sodium intake is good for you.
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Leg cramps are no less than a nightmare: Here are 5 home remedies to deal with this condition
Health | Mar 30, 2022, 07:48 PM ISTLeg muscles cramps commonly known as charley horse can happen any time, they get triggered when the leg muscles are in continuous use or in a stagnant position. Be it hot weather or a cold one, extra use of leg muscles will create fatigue and result in leg cramps. Let's discuss below how one can get rid of these cramps by performing home remedies.
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Ice baths not helpful for repairing, building muscles; lead to decrease in generation of protein
Health | Dec 03, 2019, 06:49 PM ISTSuccessful athletes such as Andy Murray and Jessica Ennis-Hill are known for using ice baths after exercise, however new research suggests that ice baths aren't helpful for repairing and building muscle over time, because they decrease the generation of protein in muscles.
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Do you know about ‘muscle memory’?
Health | Feb 01, 2018, 11:16 AM ISTThe research can have important implications in how athletes train, recover from injury, and also has potentially far-reaching consequences for athletes caught cheating.
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Turns out, women with muscular bodies are more attractive
People | Jan 27, 2018, 07:38 PM ISTThere is a shift in the thin ideal female figure to one that now includes the appearance of physical fitness via muscularity.
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With synthetic muscle that can lift 1,000 times its own weight, Terminator-like robots closer to reality
Sep 21, 2017, 10:14 PM ISTThe idea of lifelike robots has moved a step closer to reality with scientists developing a new type of synthetic soft muscle capable of lifting 1,000 times its own weight
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Delhi Polls: EC looks to crack down on misuse of money, muscle
National | Jan 30, 2015, 10:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: To check the misuse of money, muscle power and liquor during the Assembly polls here, Election Commission has sought the cooperation of the states bordering Delhi in order to ensure that the exercise