Many thanks to Offord and Witham for their article on sarcopenia. 1 They rightly identify low
levels of physical exercise as a major cause of sarcopenia and subsequent frailty …

Sarcopenia is the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with age. 1 It is common in men
and women, with prevalence ranging from 9% to 18% over the age of 65. Recognition of its …

Regular exercise is the only strategy found to consistently prevent frailty and improve
sarcopenia and physical function in older adults. Physical exercises increase aerobic …

Sarcopenia leads to a loss of strength, later on to a decreased functional status, impaired
mobility, a higher risk of falls, and eventually an increased risk of mortality. There are many …

Aging is associated with progressive loss of neuromuscular function that often leads to
progressive disability and loss of independence. The term sarcopenia is now commonly …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia, the age related decline in muscle mass, is associated with a
reduction in muscle function, physical performance, quality of life, and loss of independence …

Sarcopenia (which means poverty of flesh) is the loss of muscle mass, strength, power and
function as a result of aging (Sayer et al. 2013; Morely 2012). Morely continues that 5-13% of …

Background Numerous studies have demonstrated that the etiology of sarcopenia is multi-
causal and very complex process. The degradation of muscle mass leads to a loss of …

Shen and colleagues 1 aimed to compare the effectiveness of different exercise
interventions for improving relevant patient outcomes (eg, all-cause mortality, quality of life …

As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of age-related health conditions
such as sarcopenia and frailty has become a significant concern for public health worldwide …