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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Is it true that you get shorter as you get older?

Adults lose height with age, about one centimetre per decade after 40, due to posture, disc dehydration, bone density loss, and reduced muscle mass.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why everyone is lifting weights and how to get started (whatever your size)

Weightlifting significantly improves longevity, immune function, cognitive health, and benefits all ages, with increased muscle mass strongly linked to lower risk of death.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I got 2 body composition analyses, 6 months apart. I lost fat and learned I need to work out smarter to build muscle.

Body composition analysis revealed fat loss but unexpected muscle loss despite heavier lifting, indicating diet and training balance is needed to preserve muscle.
Miscellaneous
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Myths About Protein You Thought Were True - Tasting Table

Modestly increasing protein intake above 0.8 g/kg supports weight loss, preserves lean muscle mass, and helps prevent weight regain.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Experts suggest unintended side effect of Ozempic and whether we should worry

A study that tested weight loss jabs on mice found that although muscle mass changes less than expected, muscles still get weaker and tissues like the liver also shrink.
UK news
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