Preserve your muscle mass - Harvard Health

Preserve your muscle mass - Harvard Health

Today's health topic Preserving your muscle mass

Declining muscle mass is a normal part of aging. After age 30, you begin to lose as much as 3% to 5% per decade. Less muscle means greater weakness and less mobility, both of which may increase your risk of falls and fractures. But just because you lose muscle mass does not mean it is gone forever. With the right plan, it is never too late to rebuild muscle and maintain it.

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