Scientists finally discovers the secret to the FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH. Scientists through research found out that the secret of a young body is exercise.
In a different case study elderly people who were once elite athletes have stronger legs and younger muscles.
The study led by experts at University of Guelph, in Canada, found that those who exercised in youth have healthier muscles in old age.
The elderly people at the heart of the study were previously "elite athletes" and still compete in competitions around the world. They have much healthier muscles at the cellular level than those of non-athletes. Their legs were also 25% stronger and had 14% more muscle mass.
"These are people in their 80s and 90s who actively compete in world masters track and field championships.
Dr Power said: "Therefore, identifying opportunities to intervene and delay the loss of motor units in old age is of critical importance, staying active, even later in life, can help reduce muscle loss."
But, he added that further research is needed to determine whether muscle health in elite athletes comes from training or genes.
Other recent research has also found that antioxidants related to muscle strength decreased in the elderly, whereas metabolites related to declining kidney and liver function increased.
The researchers found 14 age related metabolites, according to work from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan.
The decline in antioxidants and muscle strength suggest that it is important for individuals to consume foods high in antioxidants and to continue exercising.
The study led by experts at University of Guelph, in Canada, found that those who exercised in youth have healthier muscles in old age.
The elderly people at the heart of the study were previously "elite athletes" and still compete in competitions around the world. They have much healthier muscles at the cellular level than those of non-athletes. Their legs were also 25% stronger and had 14% more muscle mass.
"These are people in their 80s and 90s who actively compete in world masters track and field championships.
Dr Power said: "Therefore, identifying opportunities to intervene and delay the loss of motor units in old age is of critical importance, staying active, even later in life, can help reduce muscle loss."
But, he added that further research is needed to determine whether muscle health in elite athletes comes from training or genes.
Other recent research has also found that antioxidants related to muscle strength decreased in the elderly, whereas metabolites related to declining kidney and liver function increased.
The researchers found 14 age related metabolites, according to work from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan.
The decline in antioxidants and muscle strength suggest that it is important for individuals to consume foods high in antioxidants and to continue exercising.
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