Does Having Lean Muscle Protect Against Alzheimer's?

Published Date: 04 Jul 2023

According to earlier studies, muscle fat may increase the risk of cognitive decline. According to this study, having more lean muscle mass may help protect against Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

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