Doctors Urge 3 Steps to Fight Muscle Loss Starting in Your 40s
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Updated · The Indian Express · Aug 16
Doctors Urge 3 Steps to Fight Muscle Loss Starting in Your 40s
3 articles · Updated · The Indian Express · Aug 16
Summary
Sarcopenia can begin in people’s 40s, doctors said, and should not be dismissed as an unavoidable part of ageing because the pace of muscle loss varies widely.
Reduced activity, long periods of sitting, low protein intake, poor sleep and some medical conditions can speed that decline, while hormonal and age-related changes make muscle repair less efficient.
Three main countermeasures were highlighted: strength training 2 to 3 times a week, eating enough high-quality protein across the day, and protecting sleep and recovery time.
Warning signs include trouble climbing stairs, rising from a chair, carrying groceries or recovering from exertion; doctors said early assessment matters, especially when pain or old injuries limit movement.
The goal, they said, is not appearance but preserving strength, mobility and independence later in life.