Muscle Is Medicine: Why Women Over 40 Need to Protect Their Skeletal Muscle
Published on: 05/02/2026
Skeletal muscle plays a critical role in metabolism, longevity, and hormone health. Learn why women over 40 need more protein and resistance training to protect muscle during perimenopause and support energy, strength, and healthy aging.
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