Staying Active From Midlife Cuts Sarcopenia Risk by Up to 78%
This study suggests starting or maintaining regular activity at any adult age may protect against age-related muscle loss.
In Norwegians tracked for over 30 years, those who stayed active from middle age into their 70s had 78% lower odds of confirmed muscle loss. Even people who started exercising later in life saw meaningful benefits. People who became inactive lost most of the protection.
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