Sarcopenia is a form of muscle loss and coordination associated with aging. Luckily, a little extra effort can prevent its onset. Tune in to learn more about sarcopenia -- and how to prevent it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Josh and Chuck dive into sarcopenia, the age-related muscle loss that causes many of the classic signs of aging like stooped posture and decreased coordination. They explore the fascinating science behind how our muscles work, why we lose them as we get older, and the surprising connection to what happens to astronauts in space. Most importantly, they reveal how this seemingly inevitable part of aging can actually be prevented and even reversed with the right approach.
Movies Discussed
Lost
"It's like lost sucks now. How could you do that? — Chuck used Lost as an example of how fans can be critical when a show's quality changes over time."
— Chuck
The Simpsons
"Did you ever see that Simpsons where Bart goes off on that Itchy and Scratchy fan? — Josh referenced a specific Simpsons episode to make a point about fans feeling entitled to free entertainment."
— Josh
Unforgiven
"like the guy from the, um, unforgiven Metallica video — Josh compared the appearance of elderly people with sarcopenia to the old man in Metallica's Unforgiven music video."
— Josh
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