with women showing particularly worse nutritional status in terms of fat-free body mass and muscle mass and a higher incidence of sarcopenia. "In the diagnosis of sarcopenia, clinical assessment ...

A nationwide Chinese study found that older adults with sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain compared to their peers ...

As for sex differences, in general male patients with sarcopenia and/or cachexia had worse outcomes than female patients. “However, conflicting results show the need for more research with ...

You can slow the loss of muscle mass or the impact or sarcopenia by making healthy food choices, staying active and exercising, especially strength and resistance training with light weights.

Sarcopenia is a condition in which muscle mass ... and prevent bone deterioration in women whose hormone levels decrease with menopause. However, the use of HRT is debated because of an increased ...

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An internet trend is challenging women everywhere to complete 11 push-ups in a row. Experts share what they think of the ...

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Menopause and the natural phenomenon of weight gain in middle age make this a topic for primary care physicians to watch.

Beginning (or continuing) a weight training regimen can be a powerful tool for maintaining health during menopause.

“Sarcopenia, or the age-related decline in muscle ... and lasts for the rest of a woman’s life. LeBeouf said that women in any stage of menopause should engage in strength training exercises ...

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