Tag: Muscle Health
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Lack of Muscle and Belly Fat: Why Adults Over 50 Face Higher Death Risks—and How to Fight Back
Key Finding: Muscle Loss with Abdominal Fat Increases Risk After 50 Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) have highlighted a striking pattern among people aged 50 and older: the combination of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) and abdominal fat is associated with a significantly higher risk of death. In their…
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Muscle loss and abdominal fat raise mortality risk after 50
Overview As people age, the balance between muscle and fat changes. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) highlights a troubling link: losing muscle mass while accumulating abdominal fat appears to significantly raise the risk of death for adults aged 50 and older. Specifically, the study points to…
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Protein Myths and Realities for Aging Adults: What’s True
Myth vs. reality: protein and aging Protein is essential at every stage of life, but the way we meet those needs shifts as we grow older. Dr. Louise St-Denis, a respected dietitian and professor at the University of Montreal, has spent years untangling common beliefs about protein. Here is a clear, practical synthesis of her…
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Protein Intake for Seniors: Myths, Realities & Facts
Introduction Protein is a key pillar of healthy aging, but misconceptions persist. Drawing on the insights of Louise St-Denis, a respected member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec and a professor at the Université de Montréal, this article separates fact from fiction about protein intake for seniors. The goal is practical guidance that…
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Protein Myths and Realities for Healthy Aging
Protein Myths and Realities for Healthy Aging Protein is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Louise St-Denis, a respected member of the Order of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Quebec and a professor at the Department of Nutrition in the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, helps separate fact from fiction when it comes to protein needs…
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What Vitamin D Deficiency Looks Like: Symptoms to Watch For
What Vitamin D Does in the Body Vitamin D is not just about strong bones. It helps regulate calcium and phosphorus, supports muscle function, and plays a role in the immune system and nervous system. The body produces vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight, and it can be obtained in small amounts from…
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Under the Microscope: Preventing Sarcopenia in Aging Muscles
Under the Microscope: Preventing Sarcopenia Sarcopenia, derived from sarco meaning muscle and penia meaning poverty, is the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that accompanies aging. While common, it is largely preventable with daily choices and targeted exercise. This article examines practical steps to stave off sarcopenia and protect mobility in later years.…