loss of muscle tissue
You’re probably aware that you lose muscle with each decade of life after the age of 30. But your muscles also change in quality. In fact, you lose strength and the ability to generate power faster than you do muscle quantity. Here’s how muscle quality changes with age.
No one enjoys feeling “stressed out.” You may also have heard that chronic stress can age you prematurely. Is there any evidence of this?
It’s no secret that we lose strength and muscle mass with age – but why? Find out four reasons why loss of muscle over time affects your strength and power and what you can do about it.
Your muscles can grow and become stronger with training but there’s variability in how much an individual’s muscle can grow. Why do some people develop muscle and strength so easily while others struggle? What affects muscle hypertrophy?
How you age is influenced by your lifestyle and what you eat. Are you making these dietary mistakes that accelerate the aging process?
One thing we all need to be concerned about as we age is the loss of muscle strength and size. Resistance training is your best defense, but a new study suggests that an ingredient in pomegranates may also offer benefits. Find out more.
Apples and green tomatoes – sure, they’re good for you – but can they help you preserve lean body mass as you age? Find out what new research shows about compounds in green tomatoes and apples and how they might protect against age-related muscle loss.
Do strong muscles say something about your health and how long you’ll live? Find out what research shows about health, muscle strength and aging. You’ll also discover how to reduce loss of muscle strength as you age.
