Prevalence of sarcopenia in the world: a systematic review and meta- analysis of general population studies
A review and meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the prevalence of sacropenia in aging adults in different regions around the…
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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…
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…
Preserving Healthy Muscle during Weight Loss
Weight loss is important to help resolve metabolic risks like diabetes, coronary artery disease, and obesity-associated cancers, but can also…
9 Tips for Balancing an Active Lifestyle with a Sedentary Job
Leading a sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor posture, tight muscles, and loss of muscle. There are a variety of…
6 Ways Building Muscle Will Improve Your Life
There are numerous benefits to building muscle to improve your overall health and wellness.
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…
