The incidence of sarcopenia among hospitalized older patients: results from the Glisten study
New research is emerging on the importance of lean body mass during illness and recovery. Sacropenia has become relatively common…
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Sarcopenia among hospitalized patients – A cross-sectional study
A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data on the prevalence of sarcopenia among hospitalized adult patients. The authors concluded…
The healthcare costs of sarcopenia in the United States.
National representative surveys were examined to determine healthcare expenditures associated with sarcopenia. Authors concluded that sarcopenia imposes significant costs and…
The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease
A review on muscle metabolism and the importance of optimizing muscle mass, strength, and metabolic function, especially as we age,…
The Basics: Build Muscle for Better Health
Research has shown that strength training/muscle-building exercise is important for improving balance, reducing falls as we age, improving blood-sugar control,…
Nutrition and Nutraceuticals for Muscle Maintenance and Recovery: Hero or Hokum?
Muscle loss is a common occurrence during hospitalization, especially in the elderly, but there are a number of nutritional supplements…
HMB may protect against muscle loss during bed rest: Abbott Nutrition
A study showed that a daily dose of 3 grams of HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) in healthy older adults during a 10-day…
10 healthy superfoods to include in your diet
A study was published that collected data from people that lived beyond the age of 80, the data suggests that…
Sarcopenia: burden and challenges for public health
Sacropenia – defined as the loss of muscle mass and muscle function – has become a major health condition associated…
HMB: The Newest Muscle Builder?
In numerous studies, HMB has been shown to aid in lean mass gains and improve strength in a variety of…
