Dr. Martin has always encouraged listeners to get strong, and especially when you're older. As we age, we are more susceptible to sarcopenia which is the wasting of muscle.
According to a new study, you have a 2.4 times greater risk of dementia if sarcopenia is present. Muscle and brain have a big connection and this is even more true with older adults.
Dr. Martin also looks at a second study about the link between fructose and Alzheimer's in today's episode!