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Muscle Aging

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science3 hours ago•8 min saved

Exercise Rewinds Muscle Aging by Tuning a Key Genetic Switch

Researchers identify DEAF1 as a driver of aging-muscle decline through overactive mTORC1, which disrupts protein turnover. Exercise lowers DEAF1 via FOXO-regulated pathways, restoring balance and enabling damaged proteins to be cleared, helping aging muscles repair and stay stronger; however, high DEAF1 levels or very low FOXO activity can blunt exercise benefits. Findings from fruit flies and mice suggest potential therapies that mimic exercise to protect muscle health during aging or illness.

via SciTechDaily|

#deaf1 #exercise #foxos

health1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Atlas of Aging: Understanding and Combatting Muscle Weakness"

Researchers have created the first comprehensive atlas of aging muscles in humans, shedding light on the cellular and molecular changes that occur with aging. The study reveals new cell populations and compensatory mechanisms that muscles employ to combat aging, offering potential avenues for future therapies and interventions to improve muscle health and quality of life as we age. The findings provide valuable insights into healthy skeletal muscle aging and have the potential to inform strategies for promoting healthier aging in future generations.

via Medical Xpress|

#aging-process #cellular-and-molecular-level #health

fitness2 years ago•6 min saved

"Powerful Exercises for Slowing Muscle Aging and Building Strength"

Aging can lead to a decline in physical fitness and muscle mass, but there are exercises that can slow down this process. Some effective exercises include dumbbell squats, incline dumbbell bench press, chest-supported dumbbell rows, dumbbell reverse lunges, hammer curls, hand-release pushups, lateral lunges, heel-elevated single-leg glute bridges, split squats, pushups, single-arm cable rows, single-arm farmers carries, and hip/thigh extensions. These exercises help build muscle, improve joint health, bone strength, and cardiovascular fitness, and can be performed easily.

via Eat This, Not That|

#aging #exercise #fitness