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50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used To – The Biology of How Muscles Change With Age
By Roger Fielding Your Health

50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used To – The Biology of How Muscles Change With Age

There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Winter Games this year – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely see a competitor over 40 years old and almost never see a single athlete over 50. This […]

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Sarcopenia: What Is It and How Can Seniors Prevent It?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Senior

Sarcopenia: What Is It and How Can Seniors Prevent It?

If you are feeling weaker or more fragile in your older age then it’s time to consider sarcopenia and what you can do about it. Read on in this article to learn more about this disease and the steps you can take to regain some of that lost muscle to lead a healthy and active life.

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The Incredible Health Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Medically Reviewed by Eric Leckie, PT Fitness News & Advice

The Incredible Health Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Rather than spending longer doing more moderate exercises, HIIT is a system that recommends doing difficult, or intense, activities over a shorter period of time. In the end, it’s an excellent way for individuals with major time constraints — whatever those limitations may be — to shed calories and fat and feel better both mentally and physically.

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