Why every senior should strength train – and it's not just to prevent falls

What has been confirmed

Only one source so far — nothing has been independently corroborated yet.

What remains unknown

• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: Weakening muscles don't only increase the risk of falls in seniors.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: A new study suggests sarcopenia may also reduce the body's cancer-suppressing ability.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: Here’s why strength training is one of the best things your parents can do – along with exercise demonstrations by a 77-year-old.