Background Sarcopenia and cognitive impairment are two of the most prevalent causes of
disability in the aging population. Despite the vast amount of research that has been done to
quantify the association between these two conditions, extensive systematic reviews and
meta-analyses remain limited. Methods We performed a systematic review using the
PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Sarcopenia was defined as the
loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle function, as measured by muscle strength or …