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May 1, 2023 · As you get older, you start to lose lean body mass like muscle and bone density. As early as age 30, our lean body mass starts to drop by a little over half a pound each year.
Stretch marks are often caused by sudden growth or weight gain. You may be more likely to get them if you: are pregnant. are going through puberty. lose or gain weight quickly. are female. are overweight. use some kinds of steroid creams or tablets. have a family member with stretch marks.
Feb 1, 2024 · Stretch marks during weight loss are usually “striae distenseae,” a specific type of stretch mark resulting from stretching of the skin. Other types of stretch marks exist, such as stirae...
Oct 25, 2024 · If you're worried about possibly finding stretch marks on your body after your weight loss, we're rounding up all the facts about stretch marks and weight loss, the causes, how you can prevent it and your treatment options.
To mark the start of Nutrition and Hydration Week (13-17 March) the MTF is calling on older people to take unexplained weight-loss seriously as getting thinner is not a normal part of ageing. Over half (54%) of older people questioned said they would be concerned about a friend or family member being very overweight.
Oct 3, 2022 · Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body in males and females, but most commonly are seen on the abdomen, breasts, biceps, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Women tend to get stretch marks more often than men, especially on the breasts, while men see them most often on the low back.
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Jun 29, 2024 · These physiological changes affect the shape of your body. That extra fat that comes with age tends to accumulate in the abdominal area. You may also start shrinking with age. Height loss is related to a decrease in muscle and bone mass and joint degeneration that occurs over time.