As we age, there is an age-related loss in skeletal muscle mass and strength, known as
sarcopenia. Sarcopenia results in a decrease in mobility and independence, as well as an …

Sarcopenia is likely a multifactorial condition that impairs physical function and predisposes
to disability. It may be prevented or treated with lifestyle interventions and pharmacological …

The world population is ageing rapidly. As society ages, the incidence of physical limitations
is dramatically increasing, which reduces the quality of life and increases healthcare …

Advancing adult age is associated with profound changes in body composition, the principal
component of which is a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. This age-related loss in skeletal …

Human aging is characterized by skeletal muscle wasting, a debilitating condition which sets
the susceptibility for diseases that directly affect the quality of life and often limit life span …

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength with age, is becoming recognized as a
major cause of disability and morbidity in the elderly population. Sarcopenia is part of …

Skeletal muscle is a highly plastic tissue that remarkably adapts to diverse stimuli including
exercise, injury, disuse, and, as discussed here, aging. Humans achieve peak skeletal …

The loss of lean muscle mass occurring with advancing age is termed sarcopenia. This
condition often leads to a concomitant loss of strength, increased frailty and risk of falls and …

Age-related loss of the skeletal muscle and its function is known as sarcopenia. Definition
and diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia have been outlined as consensus statements from …

Summary According to European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP)
sarcopenia includes both a loss of muscle strength and a decline in functional quality in …