I am sure many of you have heard the terms osteopenia or osteoporosis, but have you heard about sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is a medical condition characterized by age related decline in muscle mass and strength and is often an under-appreciated culprit behind the development of numerous diseases including heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes. In this episode we discuss what sarcopenia is, who may be at risk for developing this condition, the link between sarcopenia, diabetes, falls, and how to prevent sarcopenia with specific exercises and dietary interventions.

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