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

Oct 7, 2025

4 min

Do your muscles get denser as you get older? Understanding muscle quality and decline

Studies suggest that muscle mass decreases by about 3–8% per decade after age 30, and at higher rates after age 60, a process known as sarcopenia. This decline raises the question: do your muscles get denser as you get older, or is something else happening? The answer is that muscles do not get denser with age; instead, they lose mass and quality, with non-contractile tissue like fat and fibrous tissue replacing valuable muscle fiber.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Do muscle mass, muscle density, strength, and physical function similarly influence risk of hospitalization in older adults?

According to the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study, older adults with weak strength, poor physical function, and low muscle density face a significantly higher risk of hospitalization than those with healthier muscle metrics. The core question remains: **Do muscle mass, muscle density, strength, and physical function similarly influence risk of hospitalization in older adults?**

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Do your muscles get denser as you age? The surprising truth about aging and muscle health

By age 80, many people can lose up to 50% of their muscle mass, a condition known as sarcopenia. While this fact highlights the reality of aging, it also begs a common question: do your muscles get denser as you age? The answer, along with an understanding of muscle quality, offers a powerful perspective on healthy aging.

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