OBJECTIVES: To compare two methods for classifying an individual as sarcopenic for
predicting decline in physical function in the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study …

Background. Obesity-related increases in multiple inflammatory markers may contribute to
the persistent subclinical inflammation common with advancing age. However, it is unclear if …

The most effective physiologic mean to prevent sarcopenia and related muscle malfunction
is a physically active lifestyle, or even better, physical exercise. However, due to time …

Background: Age-related body-composition changes are associated with health-related
outcomes in elders. This relation may be explained by inflammation and hemostatic …

Obesity and diabetes are known risk factors for the development of physical disability among
older adults. With the number of seniors with these conditions rising worldwide, the …

Abstract Background Recently, the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019
consensus redefined the sarcopenia including possible sarcopenia, sarcopenia and severe …

Background. Sarcopenia defined by lean mass has been inconsistently associated with
disability in elders. Studies suggest that definitions should consider body size and additional …

The combination of sarcopenia and obesity, an age-related change in body composition, is
a concern in the aged society. Sarcopenic obesity is not the combination of two conditions …

Advancing adult age is associated with profound changes in body composition, the principal
component of which is a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. This age-related loss in skeletal …

Physical frailty (PF) and sarcopenia are major health issues in geriatric populations, given
their high prevalence and association with several adverse outcomes. Nevertheless, the …