muscle
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It triggers involuntary muscle contractions around the neck that make the head shake.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“As consumers focus on maintaining muscle mass and overall nutrition balance in a lower calorie environment, we believe these trends remain highly consistent with the nutritional principles that underpin our brands.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
After just two weeks, muscle mass can fall by as much as 20%.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
ALS, on the other hand, targets motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness that eventually leads to paralysis.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
He forced himself to steady; worked his way up from toes to knees to elbows, willing each joint and muscle to stop shaking.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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