Research suggests that if we are not getting sufficient sleep, it may be increase the decline of both neurological and muscular functions and reduce our ability to handle oxidative stress. The net result of this is speeding the rate of many aging processes. Most animals, including humans, have an internal clock. This is called the [...]
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Why Does Muscle Age So Fast?
September 23, 2009 – 5:59 pm
As we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. This is known as sarcopenia. Even those who do lots of exercise, still lose muscle, though not as quickly as those who are inactive. Why does muscle age so much? The aging of muscle results in the loss of muscle mass, strength and function. Sarcopenia starts [...]
