Sarcopenia is a major component of the frailty syndrome, both being considered as strong
predictors of morbidity, disability, and death in older people. In this review, we explore the …

Aging is a complex process characterized by progressive multisystem derangement
predisposing individuals to increased risk of developing negative health outcomes …

Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by loss of muscle strength, mass and
performance. Malnutrition contributes to sarcopenia pathogenesis. The aim of this …

Background. Sarcopenia is a common condition in older people. The aim of the present
study was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in an elderly …

Osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO) syndrome describes the simultaneous deterioration of bone,
muscle and excess fat, resulting in reduced functionality and systemic metabolic …

Measures of handgrip strength can be used to conveniently assess overall muscle strength
capacity. Although stand-alone measures of handgrip strength provide robust health …

The aim of this study is to compare variable importance across multiple measurement tools,
and to use smart insole and artificial intelligence (AI) gait analysis to create variables that …

Healthy aging is a process that occurs over the life cycle. Health habits established early
and practiced throughout life impact longevity, the ability to reach old age, and the health …

Relation Between Cigarette Smoking and Sarcopenia: Meta-Analysis Page 1
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This narrative review provides mechanistic insight into the biological link between smoking
and/or chronic excess alcohol consumption, and increased risk of developing sarcopenia …