Can Building Muscle Mass Lead to a Longer Life?

As a population, we are bombarded on a daily basis with theories about how to extend our lives. A new finding indicates that when older Americans have more muscle mass, they are less likely to die prematurely.

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Exercising as You Age

There’s a holy trinity of overcoming not-so-great health, as well as attaining and keeping good health: eat well, get enough sleep, exercise regularly. Recent studies indicate that, regardless of when it’s started, physical activity facilitates healthy aging in older adults. 

Regardless of age when an individual begins exercising, the benefits will be seen immediately, with improved mood and energy levels, and later, with a potentially increased lifespan and better overall health and cognition. Combined with eating healthfully and getting enough sleep, this holy trinity is easily attainable by mere mortals.

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