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Don't fear muscle loss — fight it: Why muscle preservation is the new antiaging strategy

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
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Why losing muscle can most likely be a strong sign of early death

Muscle loss with age is more than just a natural part of getting older; it’s actually an early warning sign linked to a higher risk of illness and even premature death. Understanding the importance of ...
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Abdominal obesity and muscle loss increase the risk of death by 83% after age 50, study finds

A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, concluded that the combination of ...
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Abdominal fat, loss of muscle in older adults drive up risk of death by 83 percent, study finds

The combination of excess abdominal fat and loss of muscle in older adults increases the risk of death by 83%, according to a study published in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. Researchers ...