One of the biggest concerns for women after menopause is avoiding sarcopenia. Unfortunately, it’s an all too common health problem that can lead to frailty, metabolic problems, and even death due to falls and hip fractures. Can a vitamin help you avoid this fate?
You have two main types of muscle fibers – fast twitch muscle fibers and slow-twitch. Most people, as they age, do more training that activates slow-twitch rather than fast twitch muscle fibers. Yet, that’s not the best approach. Here’s why.
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.
As we age, we lose muscle and our aerobic capacity and endurance decline as well. Now, an exciting new study shows a hormone made by bone could reverse the loss of exercise capacity and physical functioning with age. Find out more.
You already know you lose muscle mass and strength as you age and that you need protein to build the muscle tissue you need to stay strong – but how much? Research suggests that after the age of 60 you might need more protein than you did when you were young because of anabolic resistance. Find out more.
It’s a commonly debated topic – is fitness or body weight more important for long-term health and well-being? Ask any two people, even the experts, and you’ll likely get different answers. But what does science show? Find out.
Most people feel good about themselves when they weigh what the charts say they should – but is this a false sense of security? Research now shows you can be of normal weight or even underweight and still be at risk for chronic health problems if you have an unhealthy body composition. 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.
Do protein needs change with age? According to a new study they do. To build lean body mass and maintain the muscle you have, you may need to increase your protein intake as you grow older due to a problem called anabolic resistance. Find out what this new research shows.
No one wants to become frail as they age, but some adults begin a downward decline into frailty in their mid-sixties. What causes frailty in older adults and what can you do to prevent it? Find out what research shows about staying functional as you age.
Exercise helps lower the risk for a variety of age-related health problems. Plus, it helps you stay functionally fit and resistant to falls. That’s why you should keep doing it! This article discusses strategies for staying fit and modifying your fitness routine as you age.
