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

  • Written by Roger Fielding, Lab Director and Senior Scientist, Tufts University
Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn't helpFalls are the No. 1 cause of accidental death among people 65 and older. A loss of muscle mass contributes. Real People Group via Getty Images

Older adults are at much higher risk of death from COVID-19 than their younger counterparts, but many also face another, less recognized health risk associated with the pandemic: loss of muscle mass. This...

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