5 Myths About Aging. (cover story)

SARCOPENIA; ALZHEIMER'S disease; AGING; OLDER people; OLDER men; MYTH

MYTHBUSTER Only 1% of people with Alzheimer's have an inherited form of the disease, says Rebecca Edelmayer, Ph.D., director of scientific engagement for the Alzheimer's Association. Heading off age-related muscle loss, a.k.a. sarcopenia, is critical: Low muscle mass, the prime factor in frailty, can make it hard to maintain your balance, Dr. Johnson says. These include using a water-based lubricant for dryness, taking erectile dysfunction medication, and having sex at times of day when participants have more energy or less pain, Dr. Didyk says. [Extracted from the article]

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