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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 20, 2025

4 min

Can you change your body shape at 60? The myths and science of senior fitness

According to a 2021 study in *Science*, the body's metabolism begins to decline around age 63, which can make changing your body shape more challenging. However, this does not make it impossible. With the right approach, it is absolutely possible to modify your body composition—by building muscle and reducing body fat—even after 60.

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Oct 16, 2025

4 min

Do you get curvier as you age? Separating myth from reality

Studies show that after age 30, fat mass typically increases while muscle mass decreases, even if your total body weight remains stable. This fundamental shift in body composition is the primary answer to the question, **do you get curvier as you age?** and explains why many people notice their body shape changing as they get older.

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