Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Gaining weight and building lean body mass (muscle) requires thought and planning.

Muscle gains are the same with plant or animal protein—as long as you get enough, says a University of Illinois study.

“The longstanding belief or the current dogma was that animal-based protein sources were better, particularly for the ...

Building muscle is a main objective for many, yet they struggle with building it without adding unwanted fat. Achieving lean ...

A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study found minimal differences in protein synthesis between plant-based and ...

EXTERNALLY, the differences between men and women are fairly obvious. But there are also lots of internal differences, which aren’t always as evident and they can have a big impact on everything ...

High-protein diets are a huge trend as food marketers have cashed in on protein chips, protein cereal, and more. But are we ...

Do it right and you can build muscle by weight training as little as two to three times a week, according to fitness expert ...

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: ...

Menopause and the natural phenomenon of weight gain in middle age make this a topic for primary care physicians to watch.

The meat diet included beef ... So, what’s the best kind of food to eat to gain muscle? “It’s the kind you put in your mouth after exercise. As long as you’re getting sufficient high ...