As people age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength—a condition known as sarcopenia. In fact, sarcopenia impacts as many as 13% of adults over age 60—and up to 50% of those 80 and older.

This is likely due to a condition known as sarcopenia; however, this is not an inevitable part of ageing and can be reversed.

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 ...

Find out what a new study says about staying strong as you get older. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD As people age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength—a condition known as ...