sarcopenia
Aging is inevitable but exercise slows the aging process of your muscles. A new study provides insights into how exercise affects the aging process, and how you can use exercise to keep your muscles healthy and functioning properly.
The term Sarcopenia refers to the decrease in mass and strength of the skeletal muscles that occurs with aging. This condition is known to decrease strength and mobility as well as cause falls. How much do you know about sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is a hidden epidemic in inactive people over the age of 60. Lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for sarcopenia, or age-related loss of muscle tissue, but so is diet. Is sugar a contributor to sarcopenia? Find out what science shows.
Sarcopenia is a condition we should all be concerned about as we age. Is there a way to lower your risk? Here are three steps you can take to reduce age-related muscle loss and avoid sarcopenia through lifestyle.
Exercise has many health benefits and it may even slow the aging process and help you stay fitter and more functional as the years go by. Here are five scientifically-backed ways exercise might slow aging.
We know that strength training has health and fitness benefits. So much so that you would think everyone would do it! But, how many people actually strength train? You might be surprised.
You’re probably already familiar with the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, but the negative health effects of lack of exercise may be more pronounced later in life. Here’s why and what you can do to lower your risk.
Do you naturally walk at a fast pace? How fast you walk may say something about your health and your risk of dying. Here’s what science says about longevity, health, and walking speed.
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.
Loss of muscle tissue due to aging is the main reasons older people become frail. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Here are four reasons you lose muscle size as you grow older and tips for 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?
Vitamin D – you know you need it for bone and immune health, but can it also help you improve your body composition? Discover another reason why you should optimize your levels of vitamin D.
