As we age, many of us may experience decreased hormone secretion, reduced physical activity, and a lack of nutrients in our diets, which accelerates the loss of muscle mass. When a person loses too much muscle, sarcopenia will occur.
People with sarcopenia are more prone to falling and lack the strength to get up from sitting or to move around. Walking slowly is also a symptom of sarcopenia.
The Risk of Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia causes muscle strength decline, affects mobility and quality of life, and increases the risk of chronic diseases, cognitive impairment, and even death.
After age 50, men and women experience more apparent signs of body aging….