As a dietitian, I’ve received this question countless times: “How can I lose weight without losing my muscle mass?” It’s a common concern for many people. We all need to maintain our muscles, as they ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly due to underlying medical conditions. Other factors can contribute, like ...

You've probably heard about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, but body composition goes way beyond just a number. Think of it like a building: two buildings might weigh the same, but one ...

Share on Pinterest How can you preserve muscle mass if you are using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss? Top experts weigh in. Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy. The development of GLP-1 drugs, such as ...

A recent study looked at the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass and found that while it doesn’t help to build muscle, it can help maintain it. Researchers and experts suggest strength training ...

NEW ORLEANS — Medications in development would preserve muscle mass and augment fat loss when used in combination with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists taken for weight loss. Several ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a protein that may aid GLP-1 users in maintaining their muscle mass. Bloomberg/Getty Images One big area of concern for users of GLP-1 medications such as ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...