One muscle protein may hold the key to staying stronger as you age, study finds

A newly identified muscle protein may help explain why people who stay active as they age often remain stronger and healthier for longer , according to new research. Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity. As levels dropped, researchers observed signs of frailty, muscle loss, insulin resistance and liver disease in mice. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances. 7 COMMON FITNESS MISTAKES OLDER ADULTS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM FO