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One of the downsides to getting older is that skeletal muscle loses its ability to heal after injury. New research from the University of Pittsburgh implicates the so-called “longevity protein” Klotho, both as culprit and therapeutic target. The paper, published this week in Nature...

We are officially in cold and flu season and the increased demands that often accompany this time of year can leave us feeling run down and more susceptible to getting ill. While there is no guarantee that even the healthiest among us won’t get sick, one way to help reduce the risk is to...

Before you give yourself a pat on the back for your poached chicken and steamed broccoli for dinner, take a minute to recall what else you’ve eaten today. Because according to a nutritionist, Kiwis are good at healthy dinners, but what we’re eating at breakfast, lunch, and snack-time...

When you sign up for a personal trainer, you’ve no doubt got a lot of faith in their ability. Whether you admire their physique, they come with a mate’s recommendation, or they’re a walking encyclopaedia of physiology, at the cost most PTs command, you’d want to trust their...

Researchers seeking the elusive fountain of youth are shining the spotlight on protein. Eating more protein may reduce seniors’ risk of disability and help them remain independent longer, a new British study suggests. Dietary protein slows the age-related loss of muscle mass, helping to...