Objective The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to assess the short-,
middle-and long-term consequences of sarcopenia. Methods Prospective studies assessing …

Sarcopenia is defined as an age associated decline in skeletal muscle mass. The
pathophysiology of sarcopenia is multifactorial, with decreased caloric intake, muscle fiber …

Amino acids are components of proteins that also exist free-form in the body; their functions
can be divided into (1) nutritional,(2) sensory, and (3) biological regulatory roles. The …

This 3-year longitudinal study among older adults showed that declining muscle mass,
strength, power, and physical performance are independent contributing factors to increased …

Sarcopenia is recognized as a major health problem among older adults. This syndrome is
associated with serious health consequences in terms of frailty, disability, morbidity and …

Objective To systematically assess the effects of exercise interventions on body composition
and functional outcomes in older adults with sarcopenia. Methods PubMed/Medline …

As bones are levers for skeletal muscle to exert forces, both are complementary and
essential for locomotion and individual autonomy. In the past decades, the idea of a bone …

Objective To assess the association between muscle parameters (mass, strength, physical
performance) and activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life (QoL), and health care costs …

Musculoskeletal disorders affect morbidity, quality of life and mortality, and represent an
increasing economic and societal burden in the context of population aging and increased …

Background: the impact of sarcopenia on quality of life is currently assessed by generic
tools. However, these tools may not detect subtle effects of this specific condition on quality …