Australian researchers are advising people to start early with a personalised regimen of exercises—rather than medication—to prevent muscle loss in old age.
Geriatrician Jesse Zanker from the University of Melbourne says the age-related loss of strength and mobility in which muscles begin losing their youthful bulk starting from about the age of 30, is largely preventable.
“Despite progress in medical research and the particular focus of drug companies targeting chronic diseases of older age, a prescription of exercise remains the gold standard,” Zanker said.
While walking is the most common form of exercise and is good for our physical, emotional and social health, he said walking on its own doesn’t reduce our risk of falls or reverse muscle loss….