Total Energy Expenditure Archives • Cathe Friedrich

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Is Muscle Loss the Only Reason Your Metabolism Slows with Age?

You often hear that metabolism slows due to loss of muscle tissue with age – but is that the only reason? Read on and find out other reasons why you burn fewer calories as you age and what you can do to keep your metabolism humming.

October 1, 2017

How Much Does Diet and Exercise Affect Your Metabolism?

A fast metabolism makes it easier to control your weight. Some people have a more sluggish one than others. You may think you’re stuck with the metabolism your were born with – but are you? How much do lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play in controlling your metabolic rate? Find out what research shows.

August 17, 2014

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Is Muscle Loss the Only Reason Your Metabolism Slows with Age?

How Much Does Diet and Exercise Affect Your Metabolism?