During intense or prolonged exercise, muscles can feel like they’re burning the longer and harder someone pushes. This occurs because the muscles produce energy as quickly as possible by dipping into ...

Lactate is a byproduct of exercise and metabolism, fueling our brain when oxygen is limited. More recently, scientists have become aware of the many roles it plays in developing our nervous system.

Human sweat is a rich source of health information, offering insights into a person’s hydration level, electrolyte balance, and overall physiological state. For instance, lactate level in sweat is a ...

Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield ...

Researchers have revealed aspects of the mechanism linking exercise, lactate and depression, bringing the field closer to more effective therapeutics for the condition. To many, lactate likely ...

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders and a frequent cause of disability around the world, impacting an estimated 264 million people. Many different drugs have been developed to treat ...

Exercise affects not only muscles and the cardiovascular system but also the brain. After a workout, many feel mentally ...

A new study suggests that lactate, a metabolic byproduct produced by cells during strenuous exercise, can rejuvenate immune cells that fight cancer. The finding could eventually be used to develop new ...

A volunteer is monitored after being given a large dose of glucose to determine how well people switch from fat to carbohydrate metabolism as they age. In the tests at UC Berkeley, subjects had their ...

New research suggests up-tempo, high-energy workouts, even if they are quite short, can reduce a key appetite-upping hormone in many people. Exercise can make you hungry. But if you pick the right ...