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Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging
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Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging

by The North American Menopause Society Skeletal muscle mass and strength are critical in helping prevent falls, fractures, and disability. Yet, they continue to decline during the menopause transition. A new study showed that the prolonged use (defined as ≥13 mo) of hormone therapy (HT) was associated with higher muscle mass and less chance of...