Apr 14, 2025 · Sarcopenia, or muscle loss, is a common condition that affects older adults. This article explains what causes sarcopenia and how to fight it.

Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength and function. The condition commonly affects the elderly population and is thought to occur due to aging.

Feb 14, 2023 · While it’s tempting to attribute all of these changes to aging alone, disuse of muscles plays a bigger role than many people suspect. Studies suggest that strength and …

May 29, 2024 · Although a small amount of natural muscle loss will inevitably occur with age, it can be slowed and sometimes even reversed. With regular exercise and a high-protein diet of …

Jul 24, 2025 · What exactly is age-related muscle loss, and why does it matter? Sarcopenia is the gradual decline in skeletal muscle size, quality, and power that occurs with normal aging.

Jun 27, 2025 · After age 30, adults begin experiencing a gradual loss of muscle mass at a rate of approximately 3-5% per decade. This process picks up between ages 65 and 80. This …

“With aging, you start losing muscle mass, muscle strength, and have some limitations with your activities,” says Dr. Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, an aging expert at NIH. Some muscle loss is …

Jul 9, 2024 · Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass and strength that can affect older adults. Understand its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.

Oct 9, 2025 · Generally, it is widely accepted that muscle mass tends to decrease as we grow older, a condition often referred to as sarcopenia. This age-related muscle loss typically begins …

Oct 16, 2024 · As part of our ‘Ageing Well’ campaign, we interviewed Olly about ageing and muscle loss, why this happens, and practical interventions to mitigate it. What do we mean by …