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Muscle mass and strength naturally decline with age, but there are things you can do to protect and maintain your muscles. A healthy diet and exercise are your best bet for muscle health, which can improve physical function and mobility while preventing frailty and falls. Sarcopenia — the gradual loss of muscle and strength — can start in the 30s …

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It’s Thursday, July 24. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: The victims of the LA fires ask where all the money went; Olivia Reingold scours Zohran Mamdani’s social media history; does Gen Z know how to party? And more. But first: The future …

High-protein everything is all the rage right now. From protein-packed cereal and pasta to even protein water, the highly marketable macronutrient is seemingly being added to every food item imaginable. But despite the hype, chances are you’re already getting “enough” protein—the amount of which depends on factors like age, weight, lifestyle, and goals—for general health. According to the 2020–2025 Dietary …

Scientists are beginning to understand that ageing is not a simply linear process. Instead, recent research appears to show that we age in three accelerated bursts; at about 40, 60 and 80 years old. To find out what might be going on, Ian Sample hears from Prof Michael Snyder, the director of the Center for Genomics and Personalised Medicine at …

Antioxidants play an important role in fighting off free radicals and reducing your risk of chronic disease. We typically associate brightly colored foods with antioxidants, but plenty of brown and white foods also contain them. Surprising examples of antioxidant-rich foods include peanut butter, olives, oats, coffee and mushrooms. Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that play an important role in your …

It can feel like you’ve tried everything to turn things around when you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED). But while the exact reason why you’re having trouble getting and staying hard can be complicated, a new research review suggests there’s a simple lifestyle move that can help fight ED: Building muscle. The scientific analysis, which was published in the journal …

For years, doctors have stressed the importance of being active during your day—after all, research has found that sitting for too long raises your risk of a slew of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. But the idea of going for hour-long walks can be overwhelming. Now, new research suggests you don’t need to jam in …

Diet, not lack of exercise, drives obesity, a new study finds  Hacker News You can’t outrun a bad diet. Food — not lack of exercise — fuels obesity, study finds  NPR You’re Not Lazy – But Your Diet Might Be Making You Fat  SciTechDaily Active but still gaining weight? Duke scientists reveal why  ScienceDaily Why are Americans burning more calories than ever but still …