Discussing the Relation Between Weight Gain and Aging

This morning on National Public Radio was a discussion about weight gain and the aging process. Why do we seem to gain weight easier as we get older?

The program focuses on physical fitness and why that is so important during your later years.  They say fitness is important because 1) muscle mass decreases with age (the percentage of muscle drops in your body) and 2) muscle repair becomes slower.  Muscle plays a critical role in burning calories, which as you know affects your weight, health and appearance.

Listen to today’s NPR morning edition to hear the whole story or read the article. 

• Link: Why We Gain Weight As We Age