What Is Sarcopenia?
4. Immobility
If we don’t use our muscles then they are likely to start getting smaller naturally, and we tend to become less active as we become older. This is partly due to us simply not having as much energy as we used to, and also because of changes in our lifestyle.
Medical conditions can also contribute to people becoming less active. Some people might end up being bed ridden, and this is going to cause their muscles to waste even further. Remember that it is always a good idea to get a reasonable amount of exercise no matter how old you are.
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