We performed a systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression to determine if
increasing daily protein ingestion contributes to gaining lean body mass (LBM), muscle …

Living longer is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, including impairments
of the musculoskeletal and immune system as well as metabolic disorders and certain …

Background There are several mechanisms via which increased protein intake might
maintain or improve bone mineral density (BMD), but current evidence for an association or …

Background Declines in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscle mass are both
associated with advancing age and each of these declines is associated with worse health …

Objective To synthesise evidence of the effectiveness of community based complex
interventions, grouped according to their intervention components, to sustain independence …

This systematic review aims, however, to determine which intervention is more effective. The
skeletal muscle index (SMI), handgrip, and gait speed were used as indicators of …

Intrinsic capacity is central to the maintenance of function in older adults, and maintaining
optimal intrinsic capacity is of great importance to promote healthy aging. The purpose of …

Objectives Ageing is associated with a decline in functioning and a loss of independence,
which will lead to increased health care costs in the future. The ProMuscle in Practice …

Healthy lifestyles, such as those that include regular physical activity and a balanced diet,
are a powerful means to prevent chronic disease and age-related functional decline. A …

BACKGROUND Sustaining independence is important for older people, but there is
insufficient guidance about which community health and care services to implement …