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What Is Lean Muscle Mass and Why Is It So Important?

We all know that strength training is essential for toning up, boosting our metabolism, and increasing bone density to reduce ...
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How to Maintain Muscle Mass While Losing Weight, According to Dietitians

As a dietitian, I’ve received this question countless times: “How can I lose weight without losing my muscle mass?” It’s a common concern for many people. We all need to maintain our muscles, as they ...
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5 common causes of muscle mass loss (& how to prevent them)

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...
Runner's World

Does Aerobic Exercise Increase Muscle Mass?

A recent study looked at the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass and found that while it doesn’t help to build muscle, it can help maintain it. Researchers and experts suggest strength training ...
Medscape

Losing Muscle With GLP-1 RAs? There May Be a Drug for That

NEW ORLEANS — Medications in development would preserve muscle mass and augment fat loss when used in combination with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists taken for weight loss. Several ...
NBC New York

People with more muscle mass and less visceral fat have younger brains, study finds

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...
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You Start Losing Muscle Mass at 30

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