The number of old people is rising worldwide, and advancing age is a major risk factor for
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanisms underlying this …

Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass and function in the elderly that reduces mobility,
diminishes quality of life, and can lead to fall-related injuries, which require costly …

“Frailty” is a term used to refer to a state characterized by enhanced vulnerability to, and
impaired recovery from, stressors compared with a nonfrail state, which is increasingly …

Age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, sarcopenia, is associated with
physical frailty and increased risk of morbidity (chronic diseases), in addition to all-cause …

Sarcopenia is one of the main issues associated with the process of aging. Characterized by
muscle mass loss, it is triggered by several conditions, including sedentary habits and …

Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function.
Although it is primarily a disease of the elderly, its development may be associated with …

Skeletal muscle is a highly plastic tissue that plays a central role in human health and
disease. Aging is associated with a decrease in muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) that …

Advancing age is associated with progressive declines in physiological function that lead to
overt chronic disease, frailty, and eventual mortality. Importantly, age-related physiological …

Sarcopenia, the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, has considerable
societal consequences for the development of frailty, disability, and health care planning. A …

This paper reviews the health implications of obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity on
CVD and mortality in older adults and discusses the obesity paradox seen in patients with …