Sport University Cologne: Nutrition and physical activity “inseparable” for healthy aging
16 Feb 2026 | German Sport University Cologne
Patrick Diel, professor at the German Sport University Cologne, highlights the inseparable role of physical activity and nutrition in healthy aging. Drawing on his research in postmenopausal health, he explains how targeted resistance training, adequate protein intake, and specific food-derived compounds can help preserve muscle mass, bone health, and cardiovascular function. Diel also stresses the need for earlier prevention, individualized nutrition strategies, and stronger quality controls in supplements.
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