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Astronaut Training Lessons for Muscle and Bone After 40
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NASA studies of crews in their mid-to-late 40s show what happens to muscle and bone without load, and which training choices protected them most. Four takeaways for the rest of us. Read more…
High-Protein Swaps for Every Meal to Keep Muscle at 40+
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A common starting point is roughly 25-30 grams of protein at each meal, plus lifting. Here are simple swaps for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, with the numbers and the research limits. Read more…
Losing Muscle Matters More Than Extra Weight for Cancer Survival, Huge Study Finds
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A nationwide study of over 635,000 cancer patients found low muscle mass raised mortality risk far more consistently than body weight did. Read more…
Strength Training Plus Whey or HMB in Older Adults With Sarcopenia: What a New Meta-Analysis Found
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A meta-analysis of seven trials found strength training plus supplementation improved muscle and function in older adults with sarcopenia, with whey protein outperforming HMB on grip strength. Read more…
Obesity in Older Adults: What a New Chinese Expert Consensus Recommends
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A new expert consensus lays out how obesity treatment for older adults should differ from standard weight-loss advice, prioritizing muscle over the scale. Read more…
Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Taiwanese Adults: 2.0% Overall, Higher in Women
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A one-year study of 1,048 Taiwanese adults aged 65 and older found sarcopenic obesity in 2.0% overall and more often in women (2.6% versus 1.5%), with hypertension and diabetes linked to worsening status. Read more…
