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Sarcopenia Assessment and Resistance Training Interventions in Older Adults

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Sarcopenia was formally recognized as a disease in 2016 by the World Health Organization, and it affects up to 10% of adults over 60—but resistance training can boost muscle strength by up to 25% in just a few months, even in your 80s.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some older adults become frail and unsteady, while others stay strong and active? The difference may lie in a condition called sarcopenia—and the surprising part is that it might be reversible.