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How To Stop and Prevent Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength)

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"Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength, becomes more common with age and can decrease lifespan and quality of life.

"Eating enough calories and high-quality protein can slow down the rate of muscle loss. Omega-3 and creatine supplements may also help fight sarcopenia.

"Nevertheless, exercising is the most effective way to prevent and reverse sarcopenia.

"Resistance exercises appear to be particularly effective, including using resistance bands, lifting weights or doing calisthenics like squats, push-ups and sit-ups.

"However, even simple exercises like walking can slow your rate of muscle loss. At the end of the day, the most important thing is to get active." Source: healthline.com/nutrition/sa...

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Great article with plenty of interesting links. Thank you for sharing!

Joe

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M_rosew

How to maintain muscle power?

USE IT, OR LOOSE IT!

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True... worth keeping in mind is the harsh reality:

“Periods of decreased activity can become a vicious cycle. Muscle strength decreases, resulting in greater fatigue and making it more difficult to return to normal activity.”

Bottom Line: Don't be a couch potato... :D

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