A new study finds daily peanut butter consumption may boost muscle power in adults 65 and older. The research found three tablespoons daily improved a chair-standing test.

The act of rising from a chair may seem like a simple task for most, but it is actually a significant effort for many older adults. This small movement serves as an everyday way to gauge overall ...

Go nuts over this news. Diet plays a large role in longevity and healthy aging, not to mention adding necessary fuel for larger muscle growth. While meat is often the first line of attack at staving ...

The new trial tested whether peanut butter supplementation improves physical function, muscle strength, and muscle mass in ...

Those in the peanut butter group performed better on this test. However, similar improvements were not seen in tests of gait speed, stepping tests and tests where people were asked to stand up from a ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...