Aging Muscle Weakness  Because Nerve-to-Muscle Communication Is Breaking Down

Aging Muscle Weakness: New Research Finds a Hidden Nerve-Muscle Connection

AGE-RELATED MUSCLE WEAKNESS & LOSS: CAN WE SLOW IT? Getting older does not automatically mean that muscle weakness is unavoidable. New research suggests that scientists may have been overlooking an important part of the problem. A September 2026 study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that communication between nerves and muscles can become … Read more