biological phenomenon

*What is the biological phenomenon that appears in humans' gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and function when they are growing older*?

This is known as ‘Sarcopenia’ which is a gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and function... the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength as a result of aging... The situation may be terrible, depending on the individual.

Let's analyze to prevent “sarcopenia” thus:

1. Develop the habit, if you're able to stand... just don't sit, and don't lie down if you can sit!

2. Whenever an elderly person falls ill and gets admitted to the hospital, do not ask him/her for more rest, or to lie down, relax, and/or not get out of bed... It's not helpful. Help them take a walk... Except if they lost the stamina to do so.

Lying down for a week causes a loss of at least 5% of muscle mass! And unfortunately, the elderly can't recover the lost muscles!

 

Usually, most elderly people hire assistants, lose muscle faster than the active ones!

3. “Sarcopenia” is more terrifying than osteoporosis!

With osteoporosis, one just needs to be careful not to fall, while sarcopenia not only affects the quality of life but also causes high blood sugar due to insufficient muscle mass!

4. The fastest loss of muscles (atrophy) is through idleness in the muscles of the legs...

When in a sitting or lying position, the legs do not move, and the strength of the muscles of the legs is directly affected... This is especially important to pay unto utmost attention!

Going up and down stairs... walking, running and cycling are all great exercises, and can increase muscle mass!

For a better quality of life in old age... Move... & don't waste your muscles!!

Aging starts from the feet upwards!

       

Keep your legs active and strong!!

  ▪️ As we grow older daily, our feet should always stay active and strong.

If you don't move your legs for just 2 weeks, your real leg strength will decrease by 10 years.

Therefore, regular exercises such as walking, cycling, etc. are very important.

The feet are a kind of column that bears the entire weight of the human body... So,

Walk every day

Interestingly, 50% of human bones and 50% of muscles are in the legs. The largest and strongest joints and bones of the human body are also found in the legs.

Are you walking?

 ▪️ Both legs together contain 50% of the human body's nerves, 50% of the blood vessels, and 50% of the blood flowing through them.

  ▪️ Legs exercise is never too late even after the age of seventy and eighty

 ▪️ Walk at least 30-40 minutes a day to make sure your legs receive enough exercise and to ensure your leg muscles stay healthy.

Please share this important information with all, especially, ages 50 & above.

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