Aging muscle loss may boost infection risk, new research suggests
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Aging is linked to sarcopenia, a gradual loss of muscle mass that begins around age 30 and accelerates with time. A large study of more than 458,000 adults found those with sarcopenia had higher infection rates, suggesting muscle health supports immune resilience, though causation isn’t proven. Regular exercise and strategies to preserve muscle mass may help reduce infection risk.
The surprising connection between age-related muscle loss and infection risk The Washington Post
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