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

Oct 7, 2025

4 min

Does muscle turn to fat as you get older? The truth about body composition changes

By age 70, many individuals have lost half the muscle they had in their 20s, a condition known as sarcopenia. This significant change fuels the common misconception: Does muscle turn to fat as you get older? The scientific truth reveals a different, yet manageable, story about your body's changing composition.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Does being fat or skinny make you look older?

While genetics play a significant role in how we age, a person's body weight and its fluctuations can also have a profound impact on their appearance. The question of whether being fat or skinny makes you look older is not a simple one, as both ends of the spectrum can present unique aging challenges for the face and body.

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