One surprising way to preserve muscle mass as we age could be to eat more fruits and vegetables. It's the potassium in the fruits and veggies that can make a difference, according to research recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 2008.

A study was conducted by scientists at the Jean Mayer USA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston.

Researchers found that the typical American diet is rich in protein, cereal grains ...

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