Loss of muscle mass is a growing concern for the tens of millions of older Americans. It leads to falls and increased isolation, already a huge problem during coronavirus.
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The only way to gain weight is to eat more calories than your body requires.
Without proper care, lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen muscle loss and long-term health in ageing populations.
The vitamin could also protect against sarcopenia, which affects more than 50 million people globally.
Delivering the extra protein older people need via biscuits could be a simple and effective way to help guard against muscle loss in ageing.
A muscle-wasting condition called sarcopenia affects up to one-third of older adults. The good news is that people with sarcopenia can rebuild their muscle mass.
What science can tell us about ageing and strength.
People have used bodybuilding to improve their physical performance for at least 1,500 years. The first recorded example was the sixth-century wrestler, Milo of Croton, in southern Italy. Milo reportedly…
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Professor of Exercise and Ageing, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Stirling
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Professor of Clinical, Metabolic & Molecular Physiology, University of Nottingham
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Assistant Professor in Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Nottingham
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Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Personal Chair in Nutrition, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
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Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of East Anglia
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Professor of Medicine and Aged Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Health
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PhD Researcher Clinical Nutrition and Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University
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