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Dr. Factora says, with older adults, much of their time is spent in sedentary pursuits. , reading, doing puzzles — anything but moving around,” he says. As a result, the muscles in these older adults lose their functional capacity and tone, and may eventually become infiltrated with fat.
“Low physical activity is not only a consequence of weight loss and muscle mass loss — it can become a cause,” says Dr. Factora. “Higher physical activities compel a person to actually eat more and replenish their body with the calories it needs.”
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