Word on the Street: Eating and aging
A new study says eating a diet rich in protein will help keep muscles strong as they age. According to a report by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, eating animal proteins helps to maintain muscle
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Jun 12, 2015, 2:04 AM
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Updated 3,429 days ago
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A new study says eating a diet rich in protein will help keep muscles strong as they age.
According to a report by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, eating animal proteins helps to maintain muscle mass.
The report also revealed that eating plant proteins like nuts and beans helps to preserve muscle strength.
News 12 hit the streets to ask Brooklyn residents what they are doing to stay healthy as they get older.
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