Why Older Adults Lose Muscle and How to Fight Back
As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle tissue while gaining fat, a condition called sarcopenia that often goes unnoticed but can seriously affect health …
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Shaking Exercises and Vitamin D Help Older Adults Build Bone and Muscle
Researchers tested whether a special type of exercise combined with vitamin D could help older adults with a condition that weakens both bones and muscles. …
Read MoreVolunteers Can Help Older Adults Stay Strong at Home
Researchers tested whether regular people could be trained to help older adults who are weak or frail stay healthy after leaving the hospital. Twenty-seven …
Read MoreSimple Program Helps Older Adults Stay Strong and Active
Researchers in South Korea tested a 6-week program designed to help older adults prevent muscle loss and weakness—a common problem called sarcopenia. The …
Read MoreExercise Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Think Better and Feel Great
Researchers studied 43 older adults with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 12-week exercise program combining strength training and aerobic cycling twice …
Read MoreNew Guide: How to Safely Manage Weight in Older Adults
As people live longer, more older adults are dealing with obesity, which can lead to heart problems, weakness, and loss of independence. European obesity …
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