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“Previous research has reported a relationship between increased muscle strength and lower depression risk in older adults. Findings of a recent study detail the relationship between muscle strength and depression risk in young adults.”

“The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging, referred to as sarcopenia, begins as early as our 30s or 40s. Many factors contribute to sarcopenia, including diet and inactivity.”

“Muscle mass generally peaks in early adulthood and declines with age, but Dr. Patrick stresses that it is never too late to improve strength or muscle through resistance training and adequate protein.”

“The increase in leg power is especially relevant since another study recently showed that having more leg strength in old age was associated with increased brain volume, whereas being strong in other muscle groups were not. Muscle mass, strength, and power all decrease with age and this can have adverse effects quality of life as well as lifespan.”

“However, in excess these hormones may be drivers of certain cancers. In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips discusses how growth hormone promotes collagen synthesis and how this might relate to muscle strength.”

“The higher mortality risk associated with decreased levels of muscular strength is similar to well-established risk factors for early death such as obesity, hypertension or smoking. Maintaining muscle mass and strength through various forms of strength training may be a modifiable risk factor for all-cause mortality.”

“Dr. Phillips submits that while these findings are exciting, more research is needed. In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips describes how omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to slow age-related declines in muscle mass and strength.”

“Resistance training builds muscle mass and strength by promoting muscle growth, increasing muscle fiber size, and enhancing the body's ability to generate force. A recent study shows that omega-3 fatty acids enhance the effects of resistance training on strength gains.”

“The study measured lower body strength (ie. leg extension, leg flexion, and leg press), upper body strength (ie. chest press and seated row), and handgrip strength which is often used as a proxy for upper body strength since it is easy to measure.”

“> This factor is produced by the muscle itself and remodels the neuromuscular synapses, the neuronal junctions between the motor neurons and muscle. BDNF not only causes the strength muscles to develop, but at the same time leads to endurance muscle fiber number decline.”