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Research shows after a break from weight lifting, your strength may return quickly thanks to phenomenon called muscle memory.

Research shows after a break from weight lifting, your strength may return quickly thanks to phenomenon called muscle memory. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption

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After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back

If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.

If you take a break from the gym during the holidays, muscle memory will help you

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Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength

This tuna, chickpea and parmesan salad bowl packs a protein punch, which is crucial for building muscle strength. Allison Aubrey/NPR hide caption

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Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength

We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution.

Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength

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