Sarcopenic obesity in older adults: aetiology, epidemiology and treatment strategies

JA Batsis, DT Villareal - Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 2018 - nature.com
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 …

Exercise effects on muscle quality in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Radaelli, DR Taaffe, RU Newton, DA Galvão… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
To systematically review and analyse the effects of exercise on morphological and
neuromuscular muscle quality (MQ) outcomes in older adults and assess a range of …

[HTML][HTML] Sleep duration and sarcopenia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

X Li, J He, Q Sun - Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives In adults, short and long sleep duration has been associated with sarcopenia
risk. Studies have shown that various factors, including biological and psychological factors …

[HTML][HTML] Global consensus on optimal exercise recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults (ICFSR)

M Izquierdo, P de Souto Barreto, H Arai… - The Journal of nutrition …, 2025 - Elsevier
Aging, a universal and inevitable process, is characterized by a progressive accumulation of
physiological alterations and functional decline over time, leading to increased vulnerability …

Effects of exercise on dual-task ability and balance in older adults: a systematic review

S Gobbo, M Bergamin, JC Sieverdes, A Ermolao… - Archives of gerontology …, 2014 - Elsevier
The interest in research on exercise and physical activity effects on dual-task performance
has grown rapidly in the last decade due to the aging global population. Most of the …

Effects of water-based exercise on bone health of middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

V Simas, W Hing, R Pope… - Open access journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background Age-related bone loss is a major health concern. Only exercises associated
with high-impact and mechanical loading have been linked to a positive effect on bone …

Musculoskeletal disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

N Cielen, K Maes… - BioMed research …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by airway
obstruction and inflammation but also accompanied by several extrapulmonary …

The effect of aquatic exercise on physical functioning in the older adult: a systematic review with meta-analysis

B Waller, A Ogonowska-Słodownik, M Vitor… - Age and …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Background ageing and sedentary behaviour cause negative changes in the neuromuscular
systems of healthy older adults resulting in a decrease in physical functioning. Exercising in …

Effects of exercise training on muscle quality in older individuals: A systematic scoping review with meta-analyses

T Hortobágyi, T Vetrovsky, JS Brach, M van Haren… - Sports Medicine …, 2023 - Springer
Background The quantity and quality of skeletal muscle are important determinants of daily
function and metabolic health. Various forms of physical exercise can improve muscle …

Water-based aerobic and combined training in elderly women: Effects on functional capacity and quality of life

MR Silva, CL Alberton, EG Portella, GN Nunes… - Experimental …, 2018 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the effects of two water-based training programs (aerobic
and combined) and a non-periodized physical activity program on functional capacity and …