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SINGAPORE, 20 June 2025 — New NUH-NUS study links menopause, muscle loss, and visceral fat to future diabetes and frailty risks – and flags a simple blood test as a predictor.

As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly challenging due to a natural decline in muscle strength and function, known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can lead to reduced mobility and independence, but there are effective strategies to mitigate its impact. Here’s how to keep age-related muscle loss at bay.