How to Stay Stronger Longer
Age-related muscle loss—known medically as sarcopenia—is common and often begins as early as our 40s. However, it doesn’t have to be accepted as an inevitable part of aging. There are proven strategies for building and maintaining strength over time by ensuring that muscles are properly challenged, fueled, and given adequate time to recover.
Follow the link below to learn four actions you can take to maintain and even increase muscle mass as you age.
Train Your Body—and Your Brain
According to a recent analysis of nearly 4,500 adults aged 60 and older, published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, five types of exercise were shown to improve cognitive function. The activity categories included resistance training, aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training, mind–body practices such as Tai Chi and yoga, and hybrid routines that combine multiple approaches. Among them, resistance training emerged as the most effective in supporting global brain health, including memory and attention. Notably, the study found that strength training delivered measurable cognitive benefits with just two 45–60 minute sessions per week over a three-month period.