Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Functional status is considered the main determinant of healthy aging. Impairment in
skeletal muscle and the cardiovascular system, two interrelated systems, results in …

Objective To determine whether a multicomponent intervention based on physical activity
with technological support and nutritional counselling prevents mobility disability in older …

The definition of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, has evolved since the
term's inception and yet there is no consensus. Many of the identified definitions of …

Low muscle mass and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among adults of all ages, with
any body weight or body mass index, and with acute or chronic conditions, including COVID …

Objective To estimate the global prevalence of meeting the WHO guidelines for both aerobic
and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) in populations aged≥ 5 years, and whenever …

Background Physical exercise is an effective strategy for preserving functional capacity and
improving the symptoms of frailty in older adults. In addition to functional gains, exercise is …

The number of adults 65 years and older is increasing worldwide and will represent the 20%
of the population by 2030. Half of them will suffer from obesity. The decline in muscle mass …

Background: The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the cross-
sectional and longitudinal associations between protein intake and sarcopenia in older …

Exercise and physical activity offer clinical benefits across a wide range of both physical and
neuropsychological diseases and disabilities in older adults, including syndromes for which …