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Do thighs get thicker with age? Separating myth from reality

According to MedlinePlus, after age 30, people tend to gain body fat, and its distribution shifts toward the center of the body, which can make it seem as though thighs get thicker with age. However, the reality of what's happening in your thighs is more complex and involves a natural loss of muscle mass alongside changes in fat distribution.

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