Regular exercise in middle age protects against muscle weakness later in life




A cross-sectional study by investigators from Tokyo University has found that exercising in middle age is a protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle strength and physical performance. Sarcopenia is a disease associated with the aging process, resulting in loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength and/or function in the elderly. The multiple adverse health outcomes include physical disability, poor quality of life and premature death.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/iof...

Sábado, 14 de Diciembre 2013
Jueves, 1 de Enero 1970
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