Does obesity increase the risk and severity of falls in people aged 60 years and older? A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Background Recent investigations suggest that obesity may be associated with an
increased risk of falls; however, this theory has yet to be definitively confirmed. This …
increased risk of falls; however, this theory has yet to be definitively confirmed. This …
Muscle quality in older adults: a scoping review
CP de Lucena Alves, SB de Almeida, DP Lima… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective This scoping review aimed to map out currently available definitions and
assessment methods of muscle quality in older adults. Design Scoping review. Setting and …
assessment methods of muscle quality in older adults. Design Scoping review. Setting and …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of resistance training with and without caloric restriction on physical function and mobility in overweight and obese older adults: a randomized …
BJ Nicklas, E Chmelo, O Delbono, JJ Carr… - The American journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background: Resistance training (RT) improves muscle strength and overall physical
function in older adults. RT may be particularly important in the obese elderly who have …
function in older adults. RT may be particularly important in the obese elderly who have …
Sarcopenic obesity and physical performance in middle aged women: a cross-sectional study in Northeast Brazil
Background Sarcopenia and obesity have been independently associated with physical
function decline, however little information is currently available on the relationship between …
function decline, however little information is currently available on the relationship between …
Obesity and falls in older women: mediating effects of muscle quality, foot loads and postural control
Background Obesity is associated with an increased risk of falls in older women. However, it
is not certain whether factors commonly associated with obesity and falls mediate this risk …
is not certain whether factors commonly associated with obesity and falls mediate this risk …
Perception of strength from 3D faces is linked to facial cues of physique
IJ Holzleitner, DI Perrett - Evolution and Human Behavior, 2016 - Elsevier
Formidability is an important cue to male intrasexual competitiveness. While previous
studies suggest that strength can be accurately perceived from faces, little is known …
studies suggest that strength can be accurately perceived from faces, little is known …
Bone response to weight loss following bariatric surgery
Obesity is a global health challenge that warrants effective treatments to avoid its multiple
comorbidities. Bariatric surgery, a cornerstone treatment to control bodyweight excess and …
comorbidities. Bariatric surgery, a cornerstone treatment to control bodyweight excess and …
Lean body mass associated with upper body strength in healthy older adults while higher body fat limits lower extremity performance and endurance
K Charlton, M Batterham, K Langford, J Lateo, E Brock… - Nutrients, 2015 - mdpi.com
Impaired strength adversely influences an older person's ability to perform activities of daily
living. A cross-sectional study of 117 independently living men and women (age= 73.4±9.4 …
living. A cross-sectional study of 117 independently living men and women (age= 73.4±9.4 …
Relationship between muscle mass and muscle strength with physical performance in older adults: A systematic review
Background: Declining muscle mass is not always accompanied by declining muscle
strength in older adults, challenging the notion that low muscle mass is the sole criterion for …
strength in older adults, challenging the notion that low muscle mass is the sole criterion for …
Associations between physical activity levels with nutritional status, physical fitness and biochemical indicators in older adults
Background & aims A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major health concerns of all societies
that is associated by an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this regard, we …
that is associated by an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this regard, we …