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New York Times Taps ILC Issue Brief on Sarcopenia
Hewitt shows how older people can stave off the muscle-wasting condition known as sarcopenia by doing strengh-training exercises as little as twice a week. Sarcopenia is a significant yet overlooked problem in the older population. Analogous to the loss of bone mass commonly known as osteoporosis, sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass,which results in the loss of strength. Sarcopenia puts older persons at risk of sustaining a fall or simply being unable to care for themselves. Ultimately, this may require nursing home care. Brody outlined Hewitt's simple and compact Key 3® program, which can be completed in ten minutes using hand-held weights in one’s home. Key 3® is detailed and illustrated in our free, downloadable issue brief. The New York Times article has proven to be a favorite among readers, remaining the "most emailed" article in the health section, and the third "most blogged about" almost a week after publication. Read More Article Tools:
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