As we age, maintaining muscle health is crucial for mobility, strength, and overall longevity. Sarcopenia—the age-related loss of muscle mass and function—can significantly impact quality of life, but emerging research is offering new hope. This week on Aging Less: The Longevity Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Dr. Michael Ryan Hicks, Assistant Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of California Irvine, to discuss muscle health, aging, and cutting-edge strategies for preventing sarcopenia.
Michael Ryan Hicks, Ph.D. is the Associate Director of the UCI Muscle Biology and Disease Research Center and a member of the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center. With nearly two decades of experience in muscle research, he has published extensively and received prestigious fellowships, including from the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the National Institute of Aging. His groundbreaking work focuses on muscle regeneration, stem cell therapies, and potential treatments for muscle-wasting diseases.
In this episode, Michael Ryan Hicks, Ph.D. unpacks the science behind sarcopenia—what it is, why it happens, and how it affects aging bodies. He also shares insights from his latest research on muscle regeneration and explores promising future therapies, including potential drugs that could slow sarcopenia.
Together, Sabrina and Michael Ryan Hicks, Ph.D. break down the role of exercise, nutrition, and medical advancements in maintaining muscle health as we age. Whether you're looking to preserve strength, stay active, or understand the future of muscle regeneration, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge.
Tune in this week to discover how science is shaping the future of muscle health and what you can do today to stay strong for years to come!
Follow Michael Ryan Hicks, Ph.D.’s work on the following platforms: Profile: https://medschool.uci.edu/about/faculty/mrhicks1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hicks-48441014/
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