Why every senior should strength train – and it's not just to prevent falls
A new study suggests sarcopenia may also reduce the body's cancer-suppressing ability. Here’s why strength training is one of the best things your parents can do – along with exercise demonstrations by a 77-year-old. (Photo: iStock/Edwin Tan) New: You can now listen to articles. Khoo Bee Khim Khoo Bee Khim 26 Jul 2026 07:04AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.
- ▪A new study suggests sarcopenia may also reduce the body's cancer-suppressing ability.
- ▪Here’s why strength training is one of the best things your parents can do – along with exercise demonstrations by a 77-year-old. (Photo: iStock/Edwin Tan) New: You can now listen to articles.
- ▪Khoo Bee Khim Khoo Bee Khim 26 Jul 2026 07:04AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface ou
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