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Sarcopenia in Older Adults Linked to 92% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Sarcopenia in Older Adults Linked to 92% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Feeling unusually winded when climbing stairs or noticing weaker legs later in life may signal more than simple aging.
Clumsy Hands or Unsteady Gait? It Might Be Cervical Myelopathy, Not Just Aging

Clumsy Hands or Unsteady Gait? It Might Be Cervical Myelopathy, Not Just Aging

“I can’t use chopsticks like I used to. ” “Why is buttoning my shirt so hard. ” “I keep dropping things. ” “My feet keep catching when I walk.
Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

When holding your parents' hands, a noticeably weaker grip should not be brushed off as a harmless part of aging.