Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength, is one of the signs indicating the aging of the entire human body. Nowadays, sarcopenia is observed in people in their forties, and has become a health issue worthy of attention. Specifically, decreased muscle elasticity and tension, commonly known as muscle weakness, makes people feel feeble and…
Slowing Down Muscle Aging Should Start at the Age of 40: Medical experts
Stop Believing These Myths about Weight Training
When you think of working out, what do you think of? Young men, big muscles, and a lot of attitude? That mentality could be putting your heart at risk. The benefits of exercise are for everybody. In fact, they may be more profound for older individuals and women in particular. New data has found that…
Vitamin D Supplements for Increasing Aging Muscle Strength
We have known for more than 400 years that muscle weakness is a common presenting symptom of vitamin D deficiency. Bones aren’t the only organs that respond to vitamin D—muscles do, too. However, as we age, our muscles lose vitamin D receptors, perhaps helping to explain the loss in muscle strength as we age. Indeed, vitamin D status…
50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to – Here’s the Biology Behind It
There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Winter Games this year – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely see a competitor over 40 years old and almost never see a single athlete over 50. This…
Wearable Resistance: How to Get Stronger by Simply Moving, With a Little Help From Small Weights
It’s the time of year to make resolutions to improve fitness and strength, but this may not require a gym membership or even hard work. Strength training can be effective with small weights, provided by household items like a small can of spaghetti or wearable resistance loads incorporated into clothing. You might remember from your…
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