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Do you get thinner with age? Decoding the biological and genetic factors

Beginning around age 30, humans start losing lean muscle mass, a process known as sarcopenia, which continues throughout life. This makes the question 'Do you get thinner with age?' far more complex than simple scale fluctuations, involving a nuanced shift in body composition influenced by genetics and lifestyle.

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