Malnutrition in older adults has been recognised as a challenging health concern
associated with not only increased mortality and morbidity, but also with physical decline …

The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary global emergency that has led to the
implementation of unprecedented measures in order to stem the spread of the infection …

Sarcopenia is an aged-related syndrome that is progressive and can be accelerated by
other concomitant disease states. Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of skeletal muscle …

Life expectancy is increasing and so is the prevalence of age-related non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). Consequently, older people and patients present with multi-morbidities …

Sarcopenia is generally an age-related condition that directly impacts the quality of life. It is
also related to chronic diseases such as metabolic dysfunction associated with diabetes and …

Obesity is a major public health issue with prevalence increasing worldwide. Obesity is a
well-established risk factor for CVD and mortality in adult populations. However, the impact …

Sarcopenia is defined as a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder
associated with accelerated loss of muscle mass and function, resulting in falls, functional …

Inflammation is a normal part of the immune response and should be self-limiting. Excessive
or unresolved inflammation is linked to tissue damage, pathology and ill health …

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.
The outbreak first occurred in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019 and hit Italy heavily …

Background Increased protein intake is suggested as a strategy to slow or reverse the loss
of muscle mass and strength observed in sarcopenia, but results from studies that directly …