Surgeon Shares Habits to Preserve Muscle Strength After 45

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Adrienne Towsen advises women over 45 to incorporate resistance training, as walking alone is insufficient to preserve muscle mass.

Key habits for longevity include consuming adequate protein for muscle repair and ensuring sufficient recovery time between workouts to prevent counterproductive strain.

Dr. Towsen emphasizes that muscle loss is largely preventable and serves as a primary predictor of independence and metabolic health in later years.