Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function.
Although it is primarily a disease of the elderly, its development may be associated with …

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 …

Objective Development of these guidelines is mandated by the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors and the American College of …

The reduced muscle mass and impaired muscle performance that define sarcopenia in older
individuals are associated with increased risk of physical limitation and a variety of chronic …

Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is assuming a prominent role as a risk factor because of the double
metabolic burden derived from low muscle mass (sarcopenia) and excess adiposity …

Sarcopenic obesity: definition, cause and consequences : Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition &
Metabolic Care Sarcopenic obesity: definition, cause and consequences : Current Opinion in …

Background This report aims to study the relationship between sarcopenia of elderly in
community and inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α. Methods A total of 441 elders who …

OBJECTIVES: To determine optimal hand‐grip strength cut points for likelihood of mobility
limitation in older people and to study whether these cut points differ according to body mass …

The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year
2030 to 2035 over 20% of the adult US population and over 25% of the Europeans will be …

The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year
2030–2035 over 20% of the adult US population and over 25% of the Europeans will be …