Mitochondria, Muscle Health, and Exercise with Advancing Age
Muscle health is dependent on the optimal function of its mitochondria. Reduced physical activity along with aging causes declines in…
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Rebuilding Muscle Mass: Protein and HMB
Our muscles need protein to provide the nutrients necessary to rebuild, but research has also shown that the nutritional supplement…
Bounce Back Stronger: The Secret To Speedier Recoveries
New research has shown different strategies to help aging adults recover more quickly after a hospital visit.
Financial impact of sarcopenia on hospitalization costs.
In this prospective study hospitalized adult patients with sarcopenia were assessed and hospitalization costs were calculated for each patient. The…
Midlife muscle maintenance: the nutritional secret to building muscle in your 40s and beyond
Healthy muscles are key to allow us to move freely throughout our busy lives. Protein supports growth and repair of…
Muscle loss in old age linked to fewer nerve signals
Researchers believe that the loss of muscle mass as we age is due to the loss of nerves. The muscles…
How to build muscle as age tears it down
The loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) is a leading contributor to frailty and loss of independence associated with aging. Regardless…
Are Your Genes to Blame for Losing Muscle as You Age?
Every person has different genetic components that can affect muscle function and how that factors into muscle gain and loss…
How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining
The effects of the immune system in older adults who maintained a high level of physical activity (cycling) for much…
A Push To Get Older Adults In Better Shape For Surgery
Research suggests that enhancing seniors’ readiness for surgery can potentially lead to improved outcomes. A Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health…
