Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn’t help

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Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn’t help

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images by Roger Fielding, Tufts University This article was originally published February 3, 2021 during the height of the pandemic. Older adults are at much higher risk of death from COVID-19 than their younger counterparts, but many also face … Continued