Muscle: 'Hard to build, easy to lose' as you age
Friday, September 11, 2009 - 09:56
in Health & Medicine
Have you ever noticed that people have thinner arms and legs as they get older? As we age it becomes harder to keep our muscles healthy. They get smaller, which decreases strength and increases the likelihood of falls and fractures. New research is showing how this happens -- and what to do about it.