5 common causes of muscle mass loss (& how to prevent them)

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...

Mouse model reveals how muscular dystrophy triggers gut muscle over-contraction

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people.
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Over-contracted gut muscles drive gastrointestinal symptoms in myotonic dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people.
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What Causes Muscle Cramps?

You may get muscle cramps from dehydration, mineral loss, or overuse during exercise. Warm up and stretch your muscles before exercise, and stay hydrated to prevent muscle cramps. Muscle cramps ...