BACKGROUND: This study critically appraises the measurement properties of tools to
measure muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older …

Exercise positively affects most risk factors, diseases and disabling conditions of middle to
advanced age, however the majority of middle-aged to older people fall short of the exercise …

Background All proposed definitions of sarcopenia include the measurement of muscle
mass, but the techniques and threshold values used vary. Indeed, the literature does not …

Background: Bioelectrical impedance analysis has evolved over the years to include the use
of multiple frequencies and impedance measurements to improve the accuracy and …

For any given level of overall adiposity, individuals vary considerably in fat distribution. The
inherited basis of fat distribution in the general population is not fully understood. Here, we …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been associated with relative skeletal muscle
mass in several cross‐sectional studies. We explored the effects of relative skeletal muscle …

Background Levels of cortisol, melatonin, ghrelin, and leptin are highly correlated with
circadian rhythmicity. The levels of these hormones are affected by sleep, feeding, and …

Although sarcopenia is closely linked to dementia, particularly Alzheimer disease (AD),
there are few studies examining the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia in …

Aims/hypothesis Asians have a propensity to develop type 2 diabetes with a lower BMI than
Western populations. This discrepancy may be due to differences in body fat and muscle …

Abstract Aims/Introduction Hyperglycemia is a risk factor for sarcopenia when comparing
individuals with and without diabetes. However, no studies have investigated whether the …