Health
Why every senior should strength train – and it's not just to prevent falls
Key Points
Weakening muscles don't only increase the risk of falls in seniors. A new study suggests sarcopenia may also reduce the body's cancer-suppressing ability. Here’s why strength training is one of the best things your parents can do – along with exercise demonstrations by a 77-year-old.
Weakening muscles don't only increase the risk of falls in seniors. A new study suggests sarcopenia may also reduce the body's cancer-suppressing ability. Here’s why strength training is one of the best things your parents can do – along with exercise demonstrations by a 77-year-old.