Ep. 375 AMA #9: Aging Gracefully: Avoiding Muscle Loss and Sarcopenia

Published: July 3, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'Today, we have AMA number 9.\\xa0\\nThis episode is particularly significant to me as I discuss the recent fall and rapid decline of my father, which I believe could have been prevented.\\xa0\\nMy father was a thin and reasonably healthy man who became increasingly sedentary later in life. He grew weaker and became frailer, and a series of falls resulted in multiple brain bleeds. Despite hospitalization, he ultimately chose comfort care and passed away.\\xa0\\nBy sharing his story, I hope to inspire others to prioritize physical activity, proper nutrition, and strength training to prevent similar outcomes.\\xa0\\nYour responses and thoughtful questions are deeply appreciated. Stay tuned for today\\u2019s AMA, focusing on preventing sarcopenia in older adults.\\n\\n\\ufeffIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nWhat are the hallmarks of sarcopenia?\\n\\nWhy strength training is crucial for preventing and managing sarcopenia\\n\\nHow stabilizing estrogen and progesterone with HRT can help mitigate muscle catabolism and bone density loss in post-menopausal women.\\n\\nWhy an adequate protein intake is essential for preventing sarcopenia\\n\\nHow creatine can help to help improve muscle mass in older adults\\n\\nHow to improve muscle mass through increased repetitions with lighter weights\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nThe benefits of hydration and electrolytes for easing joint pain and muscle recovery in post-menopausal women\\n\\nHow encouraging your older relatives to improve their nutrition and find enjoyable physical activities can help them prevent muscle loss.\\n\\nWhy working with trainers experienced in middle-aged and older adult fitness is recommended to ensure safe and effective exercise routines.\\n\\nHow nutritional supplements can help prevent muscle loss\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\\n\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\\n\\n\\n\\nResources\\nInternational Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcopenia (ICFSR): Screening, Diagnosis and Management\\nConsensus guidelines for sarcopenia prevention, diagnosis, and management in Australia and New Zealand\\nSarcopenia definition, diagnosis, and treatment: consensus is growing\\xa0\\nWeighted Vests on Amazon\\nBeam Dream Sleep Powder on Amazon\\nLMNT Electrolytes on Amazon'