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Defying Age: Maintaining and Gaining Muscle as We Age


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As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly important for overall health and well-being. Muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging, but it can be mitigated and even reversed with the right strategies. Understanding the factors that contribute to muscle loss and the methods for preserving and building muscle can significantly impact our quality of life as we grow older.

In this episode, Eric discusses the impact of aging on your muscles and strategies for maintaining and building muscle as you age.

For additional information, check out:

WebMD: Sarcopenia With Aging (https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/sarcopenia-with-aging)

 

Harvard Health: Preserve Your Muscle Mass (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass)

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WellFit WisdomBy Eric