What is sarcopenia, and how can you avoid it?
Discover the risks associated with muscle loss as you age
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While you spend the first thirty years of your life gaining muscle strength, you'll begin to lose muscle mass and strength in your thirties, and this decline will continue as you age. If you lose so much strength and muscle mass that it interferes with your basic daily activities, you may be diagnosed with age-related sarcopenia or sarcopenia with aging.
But what are the risks of sarcopenia, and can it be prevented? For the answer to these questions and more, click through this gallery today.
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