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

Sarcopenia is a progressive skeletal muscle disease that occurs most commonly in the
elderly population, contributing to increased costs and hospitalization. Exercise and …

Mitochondria play important roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis and skeletal muscle
health, and damage to mitochondria can lead to a series of pathophysiological changes …

Osteosarcopenic obesity is a unique clinical condition where low bone and muscle mass
coexist in individuals with obesity. Alterations in adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and bone …

Muscle strength is a relevant metric of aging. Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet is
associated with better health outcomes across all life stages; however, evidence on the …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a worldwide prevalent respiratory disease
mainly caused by tobacco smoke exposure. COPD is now considered as a systemic disease …

Skeletal muscle myofibers are heterogeneous in their metabolism. However, metabolomic
profiling of single myofibers has remained difficult. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a …

In recent years, microalgae have become a source of molecules for a healthy life. Their
composition of carbohydrates, peptides, lipids, vitamins and carotenoids makes them a …

The skeletal muscle is a dynamic organ composed of contractile muscle fibers, connective
tissues, blood vessels and nerve endings. Its main function is to provide motility to the body …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease, with a global
prevalence estimated at approximately 25%. NAFLD is also the leading cause of liver …