Sarcopenia is an age-associated loss of muscle mass and decline in muscle strength; it is
common in older adults and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its …

The aging process is associated with progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, as well
as decline in physical functioning. Although consensus diagnosis has not been reached …

Objectives: To examine the prevalence of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) as
defined by different indices, including appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM)/height 2 …

The epidemiological trends that characterize our generation are the aging of the population.
Aging results in a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength called sarcopenia, which is …

Sarcopenia, a newly recognized geriatric syndrome, is characterized by age-related decline
of skeletal muscle plus low muscle strength and/or physical performance. Previous studies …

This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence rates and to explore associated factors
of sarcopenic obesity (SO) in 2,221 Koreans over 60 yr-of age from the Fourth Korea …

This paper reviews the health implications of obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity on
CVD and mortality in older adults and discusses the obesity paradox seen in patients with …

Aging processes are inevitably accompanied by structural and functional changes in vital
organs. Skeletal muscle, which accounts for 40% of total body weight, deteriorates …

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 …

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 …