As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

The NYTimes article has an article today talking about the role of lactic acid and exercise. First up, I think the fault probably lies with the writer, not the scientist, for misrepresenting valid ...

Scientists have revealed how working out can trigger a chain of processes which promotes brain health and function ...

When it comes to exercise, most people think of popular cardio activities such as running, swimming or cycling. While each of these are great ways of getting your heart rate up, toning your muscles ...

There are thousands of options that promise to boost your fitness. Only a handful are backed by solid evidence.

It has long been known that lactic acid is produced in large quantities by cancer cells and that this lactic acid disrupts our defense against tumors. However, scientists did not know exactly how this ...

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

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