Functional status is considered the main determinant of healthy aging. Impairment in
skeletal muscle and the cardiovascular system, two interrelated systems, results in …

At the beginning of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, global efforts focused on
containing the spread of the virus and avoiding contagion. Currently, it is evident that health …

The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and concomitant reduction in contractile
strength plays a central role in frailty syndrome. Age-related neuronal impairments are …

The musculoskeletal system supports the movement of the entire body and provides blood
production while acting as an endocrine organ. With aging, the balance of bone …

The effects of supplementation with whey protein alone or with vitamin D on sarcopenia-
related outcomes in older adults are unclear. We aimed to assess the effect of whey protein …

Background Sarcopenia is the accelerated loss of muscle mass, strength and function.
Mitochondrial dysfunction was related to the progression of sarcopenia; meanwhile …

The loss of muscle mass and strength in elderly population (especially after the age of 65–
70) represents a public health problem. Due to the high prevalence of frailty in older adults …

Osteoporosis is a chronical, systemic skeletal disorder characterized by an increase in bone
resorption, which leads to reduced bone density. The reduction in bone mineral density and …

With advancing age, the skeletal muscle phenotype is characterized by a progressive loss of
mass, strength, and quality. This phenomenon, known as sarcopenia, has a negative impact …

Sarcopenia is a common skeletal muscle degenerative disease characterized by decreased
skeletal muscle mass and mitochondrial dysfunction that involves microRNAs (miR) as …