muscles
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Trauma and stress can put you in "fight or flight" mode, where your heart rate increases, you release adrenaline, and your muscles tense, preparing the body for an external threat, he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Maintaining stronger muscles can also support mobility and stability, while stronger bones can reduce vulnerability to fractures.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
In a world of instant gratification, it teaches perseverance through early practices and aching muscles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
AI labs haven’t yet shown they have such muscles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
But I have strong muscles in my arms and legs, which is a good thing.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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