Creatine supplementation increases anaerobic power in healthy men regardless of resistance training status.
Creatine plus resistance training builds lean mass in young men
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated creatine supplementation in 39 trials involving healthy men aged 18–30 years. Results ind…
Healthy young men who combined creatine with resistance training gained significantly more lean muscle mass and strength than those taking c…
24-week self-determined sequence exercise program shows significant interactions for sarcopenia reversal in older adults.
New study tests exercise mix for muscle loss in older adults
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 91 older patients with sarcopenia aged 60 to 75 years. Participants underwent a 24-week self-deter…
A flexible exercise mix including Taichi and resistance training helped older adults with muscle loss regain strength and muscle area in a n…
Pilot trial finds no between-group muscle mass benefit from HMB supplement in cirrhosis sarcopenia
Small pilot study tests nutritional supplement for muscle loss in liver cirrhosis
A pilot randomized controlled trial of 21 patients with stable decompensated cirrhosis and sarcopenia found no significant between-group dif…
A nutritional supplement with HMB improved leg strength and body composition in cirrhosis patients, though it did not increase overall muscl…
Whole-body vibration with blood flow restriction training may improve sarcopenia measures in older adults
Can a six-week vibration and blood flow workout help older adults regain muscle?
A 6-week randomized trial in 74 older patients with sarcopenia found that adding whole-body vibration training with blood flow restriction t…
A six-week mix of vibration and blood flow training helped older adults with muscle loss gain more strength and walk farther than nutrition …
Exercise training improves physical performance and handgrip strength in frail nursing home residents
Can exercise help nursing home residents stay stronger and more independent?
A 12-month pragmatic controlled trial in 95 frail nursing home residents found that twice-weekly resistance and aerobic exercise significant…
For older adults in nursing homes, staying physically strong is key to maintaining independence. A new study found that a year of regular ex…
Narrative review describes bidirectional relationship between sarcopenia and pain in older adults
Why do muscle loss and chronic pain feed off each other in older adults?
A narrative review synthesizes evidence on the connection between sarcopenia and pain in aging populations. It describes a bidirectional rel…
Older adults with chronic pain often lose muscle strength, while losing muscle makes pain worse, creating a dangerous cycle fueled by aging …
Review suggests L-citrulline plus leucine with exercise may improve muscle and vascular health in elderly
Can a simple supplement combo with exercise help older adults stay stronger?
A review of clinical and experimental research in elderly populations suggests concurrent L-citrulline and leucine supplementation with stru…
Combining L-citrulline and leucine supplements with exercise boosts muscle mass, vascular function, and physical performance in older adults…
Exergaming improves strength and balance versus conventional therapy in healthy older adults
Exergaming may improve strength and balance in healthy older adults more than conventional exercise
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 RCTs involving 2078 healthy older adults found exergaming significantly improved timed up-and-go…
Playing active video games improved balance and leg strength more than standard exercise for healthy older adults, especially when done at l…
Meta-analysis finds no significant association between statin use and sarcopenia in older adults
Large review finds no clear link between statin use and muscle loss in older adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 9,080 older adults from European and Asian populations found no statistically significant associati…
A large review of over 9,000 older adults found no clear link between taking statins and losing muscle mass or strength.
Meta-analysis finds sarcopenia associated with 44% higher atrial fibrillation risk in observational data
Sarcopenia linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation in large review of studies
A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational cohort studies involving 7,358,442 participants found sarcopenia was associated with …
People with sarcopenia face a 44% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to a large review of over 7 million participants.