Lack of muscle and more fat is bad news for those above 50

Gaining weight around the waist, combined with losing muscle mass elsewhere, is a dangerous combination for your life. — Germax

The combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss in those aged 50 and above increases their risk of death by 83%, compared to people without these conditions.

This is according to a study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London in Britain.