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#71 - Aging, inactivity, atrophy and exercise with Professor Sue Bodine

Inside Exercise

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Importance of Exercise and Diet for Muscle Health in Older Adults

This chapter emphasizes the importance of incorporating exercise and maintaining proper protein intake in the diets of older adults for muscle health. It discusses the potential impact of diet on chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose homeostasis, and highlights the need for resistance exercise to stimulate muscle growth. The chapter also explores the effects of aging, inactivity, and disease on muscle mass loss, as well as the challenges in preventing muscle atrophy.

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