Muscle Mass Linked Differently To Healthy Bones For Men And Women
It is common knowledge that as we age we lose a percentage of muscle mass with every decade and our bones also become less dense if we do not take proper care through diet and exercise. However, little attention has been paid so far on how muscle mass affects the complexion of our skeletal system both in terms of internal and external microstructure. A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic has looked at this very aspect and put forth some very interesting findings that were published in the medical periodical titled, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR). (1) According to lead researcher, Nathan LeBrasseur, Ph.D from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, “Our study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the highly integrated nature…