With age, our muscle mass and strength naturally decline, sometimes developing into a condition known as sarcopenia.

As people age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength—a condition known as sarcopenia. In fact, sarcopenia impacts as many as 13% of adults over age 60—and up to 50% of those 80 and older.

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

Sarcopenia is emerging as a potential predictor of adverse outcomes for some solid tumors, but could this physical biomarker effectively stratify risk in patients with non-small cell lung cancer ...

Muscle loss after sixty isn't just a cosmetic concern; it is a critical health crisis that dictates your metabolic health and ...

Patients with sarcopenic obesity (SO) are at a greater risk for earlier death, but screening for muscle function could offer an opportunity for intervention. Participants with probable and confirmed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DESTIN, Fla. — Rheumatologists are uniquely positioned to define and manage sarcopenia and frailty, according to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with premature surgical menopause reported more musculoskeletal discomfort and sarcopenia than those with ...

As Qatar s population continues to age, the Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital is playing a vital role in helping older adults stay ...

Sarcopenia causes muscle atrophy and weakness. Though it’s primarily an age-related condition, factors like a poor diet and lack of physical activity also contribute. Since sarcopenia affects your ...

Find out what a new study says about staying strong as you get older. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD As people age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength—a condition known as ...