Repeated weight gain and loss is associated with greater muscle mass loss, according to a study.
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Recent scientific research highlights the physiological impacts of weight fluctuation and muscle quality on aging adults. A study following 1,433 adults with an average age of 61 over four years found that repeated cycles of weight loss and weight recovery are associated with a greater loss of muscle mass.
In a separate finding published in the scientific journal Radiology, researchers analyzed medical images of 1,722 adults to examine muscle quality. The investigation revealed that better muscle density and quality in the chest and back are linked to a lower risk of heart attacks.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on weight cycling and its association with increased muscle mass loss.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Examines how chest and back muscle density relates to heart attack risk.
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