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Which nutritional factors help preserve muscle mass, strength and performance in seniors?

Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of ageing, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults. As muscle strength plays an important role in the tendency to fall, sarcopenia ...

Health created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Sedentary behavior worsens decline in cerebral palsy

(HealthDay)—Adults with cerebral palsy may be able to reduce declines in muscle strength, improve function, and reduce cardiovascular and metabolic disease by avoiding sedentary behavior and engaging in ...

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The paradox of BMI and life expectancy

(Medical Xpress)—Although the medical cost to the community rises as more and more people become obese, there is little adverse association between being overweight and life expectancy, new research has ...

Health created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New clues to muscle wasting in elderly people

Permanent disconnection between nerves and muscles may be the reason behind progressive loss of muscle mass and function in elderly people, Perth-based researchers have found.

Medical research created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Heavy lifting for cancer research

Many patients with advanced cancer suffer from cachexia, a condition also called body-wasting or wasting syndrome, which causes significant weight loss, extreme fatigue and reduces quality of life.

Cancer created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Three steps to unbreakable bones on World Osteoporosis Day

For this year's World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is releasing a 24-page report promoting a three-step strategy for healthy bones and strong muscles.

Health created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0