Taking medicine and doing exercise together might help older people, especially those losing muscle, feel stronger and live better — but we don’t have enough proof yet.

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Antiaging agents: pharmacological therapy targeted at preserving skeletal muscle size and function in aging adults.

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2025 Nov 1

The study says that using medicine plus exercise might help older adults keep stronger muscles and feel better, especially if they have muscle loss, but we don’t have enough proof yet.

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Antiaging agents: pharmacological therapy targeted at preserving skeletal muscle size and function in aging adults.

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DOI: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000001159

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