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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Notably, tea also shows promise in neuroprotection and muscle mass preservation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple has the financial muscle to procure most if not all of the memory it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Tea’s neuroprotective effects, ability to reduce muscle loss in seniors, and its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities further highlight its potential health-promoting properties.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In the obesity trial, which ran for six months and used the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, people who also received apitegromab kept around 1.9kg or 55% more muscle, or 'lean mass'.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Phineas's muscle seizures are causing the same effect.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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