As a 45-year-old dietitian, I’m deeply invested in my health, particularly when it comes to maintaining muscle mass and strength. After all, sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass with age, ...
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Helen Dennis, Successful Aging: When loved ones get no exercise

The decline in physical activity among older adults is well-documented. A 2024 Centers for Disease Control report finds that more than 85% of U.S. adults 65 or older are not getting enough exercise.
We’re hearing the word longevity more and more these days. But for most people I work with, living longer isn’t the main goal - living well for longer is. That’s what healthspan really means: not just ...