This article presents an overview of the increasingly common condition of frailty, which by
and large lacks clarity of definition. A variety of sources provide this statement regarding …

Cellular senescence, a stress induced growth arrest of somatic cells, was first documented
in cell cultures over 40 years ago, however its physiological significance has only recently …

In a 4-year follow-up study that enrolled 1099 subjects aged≥ 60 years, sarcopenia
prevalence was estimated at 8.2%. Moreover, the presence of osteoporosis was significantly …

Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions among older adults (> 65 years)
and is associated with significant disability. Chronic pain in the older adult reduces mobility …

Context Serum testosterone levels decline significantly with aging. Testosterone
supplementation to older men might beneficially affect the aging processes. ObjectiveTo …

Handgrip strength is an important biomarker of healthy ageing and a powerful predictor of
future morbidity and mortality both in younger and older populations. Therefore, the …

Cancer cachexia is a complex metabolic condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle.
Common clinical manifestations include muscle wasting, anemia, reduced caloric intake …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and examine whether
sarcopenia was associated with overall and breast-cancer-specific mortality in a cohort of …

Abstract Background In 2018, the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People
(EWGSOP) updated the definition and the diagnosis criteria of sarcopenia. Previous …

Aging is associated with sarcopenia and functional decline, leading to frailty and disability.
As a modifiable risk factor, nutrition may represent a target for preventing or postponing the …