Physiology of sedentary behavior
Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …
[HTML][HTML] Frailty and sarcopenia: the potential role of an aged immune system
Frailty is a common negative consequence of ageing. Sarcopenia, the syndrome of loss of
muscle mass, quality and strength, is more common in older adults and has been …
muscle mass, quality and strength, is more common in older adults and has been …
Disuse-induced skeletal muscle atrophy in disease and nondisease states in humans: mechanisms, prevention, and recovery strategies
Decreased skeletal muscle contractile activity (disuse) or unloading leads to muscle mass
loss, also known as muscle atrophy. The balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) …
loss, also known as muscle atrophy. The balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) …
Explaining the obesity paradox: the association between body composition and colorectal cancer survival (C-SCANS Study)
BJ Caan, JA Meyerhardt, CH Kroenke, S Alexeeff… - … , biomarkers & prevention, 2017 - AACR
Background: Body composition may partially explain the U-shaped association between
body mass index (BMI) and colorectal cancer survival. Methods: Muscle and adiposity at …
body mass index (BMI) and colorectal cancer survival. Methods: Muscle and adiposity at …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 and acute sarcopenia
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating global impact, with older adults being most
at risk of death from the disease. However, acute sarcopenia occurs in survivors of COVID …
at risk of death from the disease. However, acute sarcopenia occurs in survivors of COVID …
Protein consumption and the elderly: what is the optimal level of intake?
Maintaining independence, quality of life, and health is crucial for elderly adults. One of the
major threats to living independently is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that …
major threats to living independently is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that …
Muscle atrophy induced by mechanical unloading: mechanisms and potential countermeasures
Prolonged periods of skeletal muscle inactivity or mechanical unloading (bed rest, hindlimb
unloading, immobilization, spaceflight and reduced step) can result in a significant loss of …
unloading, immobilization, spaceflight and reduced step) can result in a significant loss of …
[PDF][PDF] Physical exercise in the oldest old.
PL Valenzuela, A Castillo-Garcia, JS Morales… - Age, 2019 - academia.edu
Societies are progressively aging, with the oldest old (ie., those aged> 80–85 years) being
the most rapidly expanding population segment. However, advanced aging comes at a …
the most rapidly expanding population segment. However, advanced aging comes at a …
Recommendations on physical activity and exercise for older adults living in long-term care facilities: a taskforce report
P de Souto Barreto, JE Morley… - Journal of the American …, 2016 - Elsevier
A taskforce, under the auspices of The International Association of Gerontology and
Geriatrics–Global Aging Research Network (IAGG-GARN) and the IAGG European Region …
Geriatrics–Global Aging Research Network (IAGG-GARN) and the IAGG European Region …
[HTML][HTML] Acute sarcopenia secondary to hospitalisation-an emerging condition affecting older adults
There has been increasing interest and research into sarcopenia in community-dwelling
older adults since the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) …
older adults since the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) …