Firstly, a drop in muscle means a drop in metabolism, so we burn fewer calories. If we don\u2019t adjust our calorie intake to compensate for this, over time we can put on weight \u2013 what we often call middle-aged spread! Secondly, our muscles also help to support our joints so if our muscles are weak, our joints are put under greater pressure and start to wear out more quickly \u2013 even more so if we are also overweight. As we move into our more senior years<\/a>, muscle weakness can begin to affect our mobility, balance and posture, making us more likely to suffer with falls and fractures.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Maintaining muscle<\/strong><\/p>\n
Staying as active as possible, exercising regularly \u2013 particularly including muscle-strengthening exercises \u2013 and making sure we get enough protein<\/a> in our diet can help slow down the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age. In fact, studies suggest that increasing our protein intake from middle age onwards may be a good idea to help offset the decline in muscle mass that naturally occurs as we get older. Quite simply, it\u2019s better to try and slow down this loss of muscle as much as possible.<\/p>\n
Milk and dairy products are great choices for providing protein, plus they contain calcium and potassium, which contribute to muscle function<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Avoiding middle aged spread<\/strong><\/p>\n
Find out how dairy products can provide you with nutrients you need to keep your bones strong here<\/a><\/p>\n
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