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What is the biological phenomenon responsible for the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength and function with age? This is called sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia refers to the progressive loss of muscle mass and skeletal strength due to ageing. The impact of this condition can be serious, depending on the individual.
How to prevent sarcopenia
Stay active: If you can stand, don't sit down, if you can sit, don't lie down. Movement is essential to prevent muscle loss.
Encouraging movement among older people: When an elderly person is sick or hospitalized, avoid encouraging them to rest or stay in bed. Help them to walk unless they are too weak to do so. Staying in bed for just one week can lead to a loss of 5% muscle mass, and older people often cannot fully recover this loss.
Sarcopenia is more of a concern than osteoporosis: with osteoporosis, the main risk is the decrease, but sarcopenia not only affects quality of life, but also contributes to hyperglycaemia due to reduced muscle mass.
Inactive muscles lead to faster muscle loss: the leg muscles deteriorate rapidly when not in use. Sitting or lengthening limits the movements of the legs, weakening the muscles. Activities such as walking, running and cycling are excellent ways to develop and maintain muscle mass.
Ageing starts with your feet up. Keep your legs active and strong as you get older. If you don’t move your legs for just two weeks, you’ll lose the strength of a decade. Regular exercises such as walking and cycling are essential for maintaining muscle strength.
The feet support the weight of the whole body, which makes them essential for mobility. So, walk every day to maintain your strength and mobility.
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