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T1 Sarcopenia, exercise and quality of life
A1 Mielgo Ayuso, Juan Francisco
A1 Fernández Lázaro, Diego
K1 Aging - Physiological aspects
K1 Musculoskeletal diseases in old age
K1 Muscles - Diseases
K1 Malalties musculars
K1 Exercise - Physiological aspects
K1 Ejercicio - Aspecto fisiológico
K1 Quality of life
K1 Calidad de vida
K1 3201.07 Geriatría
AB The loss of strength, power, and muscle mass caused by the progressive deterioration from aging is known as “sarcopenia.” This age-related disease is closely related to the progressive loss of physical and cognitive abilities. The etiology of sarcopenia is multifactorial: hormonal, neurological, muscular, immunological, nutritional, or related to a sedentary lifestyle. These factors cause pathophysiological changes at the neuromuscular and tendon level, increased risk of chronic diseases (diabetes and osteoporosis), suppression of ketogenesis and changes in body temperature. Muscle mass gradually decreases by 3% to 8% every decade from the age of 30 onwards, and is particularly accentuated from 60 ahead. This results in a progressive decline in strength that contributes significantly to disabilityand loss of independence in the elderly. Therefore, to treat and delay sarcopenia, decisions regarding lifestyle habits must be taken into account. In addition, with the physiological and systemic changes in the body as age advances and accelerates the progression of this syndrome, lifestyle factors are much more controllable, and the inclusion of exercise (both endurance and strength) in a healthy lifestyle is of paramount importance. Therefore, in this Special Issue, “Sarcopenia, Exercise and Quality of Life” we focus on the current state of knowledge on the links between sarcopenia, exercise, and quality of life. [Texto extraído del artículo de Diego Fernández Lázaro].
PB MDPI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59718
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59718
LA eng
NO International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021, Vol. 18, Nº. 10, 5156
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 12-sep-2024