Weight gain, muscle loss associated with aging spurs disease

(HealthDay News) UPDATED 2007-02-10

Researchers say older Americans face twice the trouble when it comes to body fat. Older adults both gain body fat and lose muscle as they age. This combination of factors increases the risk for developing arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Muscle loss is also associated with an increase in the risk of disability, experts say. Read full story >

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