Knowledge

Many families tell their parents not to exert themselves: “Don’t walk too much—you might fall.” “Don’t lift anything heavy—your knees will wear out.” “You’re old now, just sit and rest.” As we age, skeletal muscle mass gradually declines—a condition known as sarcopenia. It is often misunderstood as being caused solely by aging or inadequate protein intake. In reality, the starting point of sarcopenia is neuromuscular decline, combined with a long-term reduction in movement. W