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Why do many old people have skinny hands & legs but a large belly?
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Muscle wastng: (Reduction in the "bulk") occurs with aging . Te large belly is however NOT usually a sign except in people with Metabolic Syndrome (e Type 2 Diabetes. KEEPING ACTIVE and EXERCISE can avoid BOTH of these aging processes! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 12/30/2017
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