Andrew Huberman· PhD
Because if we're not lifting weights and if we're not physically active, then we do start to lose muscle with age. And later in life, it does become a problem.
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Because if we're not lifting weights and if we're not physically active, then we do start to lose muscle with age. And later in life, it does become a problem.
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Strength training and a high protein intake can slow or mitigate age-related declines in muscle, and this is important.