Volunteers needed to help understand effects of ageing on muscle strength
24 October 2012
Researchers from the Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to help them understand more about the effect of ageing on our muscles.
As we age our muscles get smaller and weaker, ultimately resulting in frailty and loss of independence.
Researchers are trying to find ways to prevent or delay frailty by maintaining physical function. The project is the first of a series of studies that will help to find ways in which we can keep muscles healthy and strong as we get older.
