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 …

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 …

Background There is limited evidence on sarcopenia in Asian populations. This study aimed
to clarify the prevalence, associated factors, and the magnitude of association with mortality …

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 …

The term sarcopenia, derived from the Greek words sarx for flesh and penia for loss, was first
introduced by Rosenberg 1 in 1989 to describe the loss of muscle mass that accompanies …

The aging process is characterized by the chronic inflammatory status called
“inflammaging”, which shares major molecular and cellular features with the metabolism …

Age is a primary risk factor for a number of chronic diseases including mobility disability,
cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and cancer. Most physical activity …

The number of adults 65 years and older is increasing worldwide and will represent the 20%
of the population by 2030. Half of them will suffer from obesity. The decline in muscle mass …

Background The aim was to investigate the associations of sarcopenia as defined by
European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) and Foundation for the …

Sarcopenia is defined as the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength or physical
performance. Increased amounts of adipose tissue often accompany sarcopenia, a condition …