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How Seniors Can Maintain Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age 

How Seniors Can Maintain Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age 

by Courtney Boatin | Sep 23, 2025 | Senior Health

The loss of muscle mass or “sarcopenia” is a natural part of aging, which, according to the health.harvard.edu article, “A Guide to Combatting Sarcopenia and Preserving Muscle Mass As You Get Older,” begins around age 30 and depletes muscle mass 3% to 5% each decade....
6 Exercise Benefits and Tips for Seniors

6 Exercise Benefits and Tips for Seniors

by Courtney Boatin | Aug 13, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips

Getting older may seem like a ticket to an easier lifestyle but one aspect should not be forgotten: exercise. Getting regular, age-appropriate exercise can mean the difference between a long healthy life and one that is fraught with illness and incapacitation....

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