Tag: Sarcopenia
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Lack of Muscle and Belly Fat: Why Adults Over 50 Face Higher Death Risks—and How to Fight Back
Key Finding: Muscle Loss with Abdominal Fat Increases Risk After 50 Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) have highlighted a striking pattern among people aged 50 and older: the combination of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) and abdominal fat is associated with a significantly higher risk of death. In their…
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Muscle loss and abdominal fat raise mortality risk after 50
Overview As people age, the balance between muscle and fat changes. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) highlights a troubling link: losing muscle mass while accumulating abdominal fat appears to significantly raise the risk of death for adults aged 50 and older. Specifically, the study points to…
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Muscle Loss and Fat Gain After 50: Higher Mortality Risk
Age, Fat, and Muscle: Why the Combination Matters More Than You Think As people age, changes in body composition become more than cosmetic concerns. Recent findings from researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) highlight a worrying pattern: those aged 50 and above who experience a loss of muscle mass coupled with increased…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Scoping Review
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and progressive condition characterized by the heart’s reduced ability to pump blood effectively. Alongside other clinical challenges, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically relevant complication in HF patients. Malnutrition in this population is not merely a consequence of reduced intake; it results from a complex interplay of…
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Higher Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower Risk of Disability in Daily Living Among Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview As China’s population rapidly ages, identifying dietary factors that help preserve independence becomes urgent. A large longitudinal study of Chinese adults aged 65 and older examined how dietary diversity, measured by a dietary diversity score (DDS), relates to disability in activities of daily living (ADL). The findings show that a more varied diet is…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Among Older Adults in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction As populations age globally, sarcopenia—an age-related loss of muscle mass and function—poses increasing health and economic challenges. When obesity coexists with sarcopenia, the adverse outcomes amplify, a condition termed sarcopenic obesity (SO). This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of sarcopenia and SO among older adults in Shanghai and explores their associations with body composition…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Insight
Introduction: A Growing Challenge in Shanghai’s Aging Population Population aging is reshaping healthcare needs worldwide, and Shanghai stands at the forefront of this demographic shift. This cross-sectional study investigates how common sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) are among adults aged 60 and older in Shanghai, and which body composition and biochemical indicators best predict risk.…
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Prevalence and factors of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity among older adults in Shanghai: a cross-sectional study
Overview Population aging is a global public health challenge. This cross-sectional study investigates sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) in community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older in Shanghai, aiming to estimate prevalence, explore associations with body composition and biochemical markers, and identify factors linked to sarcopenia. Using the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) criteria…
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The Simple Exercise That Can Add Years to Your Life and Keep You Healthier as You Age
Why muscle matters as we age Muscle isn’t just for athletes. As we grow older, maintaining muscle strength becomes a cornerstone of healthy aging. By the age of 30, adults typically lose between 3% and 8% of muscle mass, with the rate accelerating in each subsequent decade. After age 60, that decline can reach as…
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Squats for Healthy Aging: A Simple Exercise With Big Health Payoffs
Strength training and aging: why muscle matters after 50 Muscle mass naturally declines with age, a process known as sarcopenia. By the time most people hit their 50s, the rate of loss accelerates, and by age 60, some individuals experience significant declines. Yet research shows that engaging in strength training can slow or even reverse…