How can you to prevent muscle mass loss as you age?

The best way is to eat enough of protein every day. Different recommendations can be found but a very good ballpark is that you eat around 0.6-0.8g or protein per pound of your own weight.

Another and more important thing is to add a weight training regimen into your life which will help and slow down muscle loss. 

T.j. is struggling with whether or not it is worth trying to quit his prescription drug abuse. he used to be dedicated to his family and friends, but he worries that his abuse has driven away everyone who cares about him so there is no point in quitting. what long-term benefits can you use to try to motivate him to make the effort to quit? (3 points) improved healthy cholesterol levels leading to decreased chance of heart disease improved relationship stability and better ability to handle stress or depression increased stress levels and better chances of making and keeping friends increased blood glucose levels and less chance of developing type 2 diabetes