Archive for February, 2012

No workout? No worries: Scientists prevent muscle loss in mice, despite disease and inactivity

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
If you want big muscles without working out, there#39;s hope. Scientists report a family of protein transcription factors, called quot;Forkhead (Fox0),quot; that plays a significant role in the regulation of skeletal muscle mass. Interfering with Fox0 prevented muscle wasting associated with cancer and sepsis, and even promoted muscle growth. This is likely relevant to any disease, condition or lifestyle ...

Mariners OF Gutierrez has torn pectoral muscle

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Seattle Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez has a partially torn right pectoral muscle that will sideline him for around four weeks.

‘Avengers’ trailer: A call to arms for Marvel s muscle

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
A new trailer for quot;The Avengersquot; is out, revealing more explosions, high-flying villains and a call-to-arms for Marvel#39;s wonder-team of superheroes. A new trailer for quot;The Avengersquot; is out, revealing more explosions, high-flying villains and a call-to-arms for Marvel#39;s wonder-team of superheroes.

Bats: Because of Muscle Stiffness, Havens Has to Sit Out

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Reese Havens of the Mets, a promising candidate to play second base, has to rest because of stiffness in his back muscles.

Vikings muscle comeback at zones in Vanderhoof

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
The Nechako Valley Secondary senior basketball team suffered a minor set back in the pursuit of zone champions at their first game