Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle strength, mass, and function, which is often exacerbated by
chronic comorbidities including cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and …

The term sarcopenia was first introduced in 1988 by Irwin Rosenberg to define a condition of
muscle loss that occurs in the elderly. Since then, a broader definition comprising not only …

The definition of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, has evolved since the
term's inception and yet there is no consensus. Many of the identified definitions of …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a major health burden for the elderly
population, affecting approximately 25% of people over the age of 65 years. This percentage …

Abstract Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and
Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength …

Aging and metabolism are inextricably linked, and many age-related changes in body
composition, including increased central adiposity and sarcopenia, have underpinnings in …

Frailty, a consequence of the interaction of the aging process and certain chronic diseases,
compromises functional outcomes in the elderly and substantially increases their risk for …

Background Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
are essential for independent living and are predictors of morbidity and mortality in older …

The prevalence of obesity in combination with sarcopenia (the age-related loss of muscle
mass and strength or physical function) is increasing in adults aged 65 years and older. A …

“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 …