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For sedentary individuals, matching the activity levels of the most physically active population segment (160 minutes of daily walking at 3 mph) could extend life expectancy by up to 11 years.

Weekly semaglutide administration achieved a 13.7% weight reduction while demonstrating significant improvements in knee osteoarthritis pain, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for this challenging patient population.

Less than half of the 26,000 annual rhabdomyolysis cases in the United States are exercise-related, but early recognition remains crucial for preventing severe complications.

Recent research indicates that drinking coffee on an empty stomach may enhance exercise performance, potentially offering a pre-workout boost for morning fitness routines.

Convincing bone loss would be bone loss at more than 1 site or over more than 1 interval, or bone loss associated with elevated markers of bone turnover such as cross-linked C-telopeptide of type-1 collagen (CTx) greater than 300 pg/mL.

Contrary to popular belief, excess protein intake does not translate to increased muscle mass without corresponding strength training.