Women can counter some of those effects by eating a lot of protein-rich foods like fish, eggs, and lean red meat, and by doing workouts with weights.
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Study: Hard for older women to stay fit
A study done by U.S. and British researchers found that older women are less able to use protein to build muscles. It could be due to menopause-related hormones -- experts say estrogen helps maintain bone mass, and when there's less estrogen, there's more likelihood there will be less muscle mass, as well.
