DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am in my mid-80s and looking more like a coat hanger every day. I'd like to slow the muscle loss down to a slow walk or at least hold my own. My doctor has no problem with me exercising, because I am pain-free and have no heart trouble. I work with weights and would like your advice about what exercises to do.

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