Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot
- Written by Justin Keogh, Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
Vaillery/ShutterstockIt’s no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage – known as sarcopenia – can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. Eventually, it can mean needing residential aged care.
Many people imagine a person with...





