"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...

Hypertrophy; you hear the term bandied about constantly on Instagram, and it's likely the reason you started lifting weights in the first place, but what does it actually mean? The scientific term for ...

YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about their lifting goals — but what does that even mean? Are the principles behind the term just some ...

Achieving strong, defined arms or legs is about more than just lifting weights. A ton goes into growing your muscles—and that includes proper nutrition, recovery, and working out in a specific way.

Muscular hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle mass. This usually manifests as an increase in muscle size and strength. Typically, muscle hypertrophy occurs as a result of strength training such ...

A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the role of the protein NSUN2 in the development of cardiac ...

Tonsillar hypertrophy is the medical term for persistently enlarged tonsils. The tonsils are two small glands located on either side of the back of the throat. They’re part of your immune system and ...

Artificial sweeteners are widely found in American diets, marketed as low-calorie alternatives to sugar for weight management.

Cardiac hypertrophy is an adaptive response of the heart that occurs in various cardiovascular diseases 1, but prolonged hypertrophy typically culminates in chronic heart failure or sudden cardiac ...

The nasal turbinates are long, narrow passageways that help to warm and moisten the air that flows in through the nose. The turbinates are also called the nasal conchae. If the turbinates are too ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...

YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about their lifting goals — but what does that even mean? Are the principles behind the term just some ...