Functional status is considered the main determinant of healthy aging. Impairment in
skeletal muscle and the cardiovascular system, two interrelated systems, results in …

A substantial loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia), a decreased regenerative
capacity, and a compromised physical performance are hallmarks of aging skeletal muscle …

Calorie restriction (CR) is a dietary intervention with potential benefits for healthspan
improvement and lifespan extension. In 53 (34 CR and 19 control) non-obese adults, we …

Primary aging is the progressive and inevitable process of bodily deterioration during
adulthood. In skeletal muscle, primary aging causes defective mitochondrial energetics and …

Modifications of lean mass are a frequent critical determinant in the pathophysiology and
progression of heart failure (HF). Sarcopenia may be considered one of the most important …

Skeletal muscle abnormalities are responsible for significant disability in the elderly.
Sarcopenia is the main alteration occurring during senescence and a key public health …

It is well established that regimented resistance training can promote increases in muscle
hypertrophy. The prevailing body of research indicates that mechanical stress is the primary …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated in skeletal muscle both during the rest and
contractile activity. Myogenic cells are equipped with antioxidant enzymes, like superoxide …

These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …

Background Improvements in poultry production within the past 50 years have led to
increased muscle yield and growth rate, which may be contributing to an increased rate and …