Muscle loss could increase dementia risk, study finds
Skeletal muscle loss is a risk factor for developing dementia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Dec 3, 2024
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Sarcopenia
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Masseter muscle volume might be a key indicator of sarcopenia risk in older adults
As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass and function—has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the quality ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy
We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years. For example, the decrease of muscle ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Eating more protein could help chemotherapy patients with colorectal cancer keep crucial muscle mass
Eating higher amounts of protein could help people with colorectal cancer keep crucial muscle mass while undergoing chemotherapy, new University of Alberta research shows.
Oct 30, 2024
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Study identifies the genes that drive muscle aging
Scientists have identified previously unreported genes which appear to play a key role in the muscle aging process. It is hoped that the findings from a Nottingham Trent University study could be used to help delay the impact ...
Oct 18, 2024
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The silent threat of sarcopenia among elderly type 2 diabetes patients
As global populations age, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as sarcopenia, continues to rise. Sarcopenia, which involves the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength, is common ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Artificial mouth mimics human tongue movements to understand the oral processing of soft foods
Researchers at INRAE have developed an artificial mouth to reproduce and better understand the processing of soft foods. The device is based on anatomical data collected at the Fujita Health University and features a silicone ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Protein discovery advances quest for treatment for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration
With the global population aging rapidly, sarcopenia, a condition that affects millions of older adults and severely diminishes their quality of life, is emerging as an urgent public health issue. Now, a new discovery by ...
Sep 26, 2024
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How male hormones regulate skeletal muscle function
Male hormones (androgens), as their name implies, have an important role in promoting the formation of male sexual characteristics (secondary sexual characteristics). In addition, androgens have anabolic effects, as indicated ...
Sep 25, 2024
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Nutrition and healthy aging: The role of protein quality in combating muscle loss
Getting out of bed and sitting on the toilet may be relatively simple tasks for many people, but they become more difficult with age. This is because of one of the many bodily changes associated with aging: our muscles shrink ...
Sep 10, 2024
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