ReviewOsteoporosis and sarcopenia2025
Sarcopenia prevention in older adults: Effectiveness and limitations of non-pharmacological interventions.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effect of dance intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Pooled it
- The Effects of Social Dance on Muscular Fitness and Longevity-Related Circulating Biomarkers in the Elderly.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Effects of different exercise types and intensities in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.European geriatric medicine · 2026Review
- Age, Not Sex, Drives Sarcopenia Severity in Mexican Older Adults with a Health Insurance Plan.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Does Aging Affect Diet-Induced Thermogenesis? Revisiting the Evidence from Human Studies.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
- Advances in electrical stimulation-based therapeutic technologies for sarcopenia prevention and treatment.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
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- Tailoring survivorship care for older long-term survivors of breast and colorectal cancer.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2026Article
- Ribosome Biogenesis and Translational Control in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Hypertrophy: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives.Biomolecules · 2026Review
- Physiological and Recovery Responses to Dietary Polyphenols in the Context of Exercise: Relevance for Muscle Aging and Sarcopenia.Nutrients · 2026Review
- The Effects of Gamified Virtual Reality on Muscle Strength and Physical Function in the Oldest Old-A Pilot Study on Sarcopenia-Related Functional Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Availability and convenience of sarcopenia screening and diagnostic tools in Chinese primary care.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Current Strategies for Healthy Aging: The Interplay Between Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise.Cureus · 2025Review
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Abstract
Sarcopenia is characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in older adults and is associated with reduced quality of life, an increased risk of requiring long-term care, and a significant economic burden on both patients and their families. In the context of global population aging, sarcopenia presents substantial health and social challenges. However, no effective pharmacological treatment has been established to date, and current management relies on non-pharmacological interventions. This review provides an overview of the most recent evidence on exercise, nutrition, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) as strategies to prevent the onset and progression of sarcopenia and discusses their effectiveness and limitations. Although the effectiveness of resistance training, alone or in combination with multicomponent exercise, has been demonstrated, the benefits of nutritional interventions and EMS remain limited. From a pathophysiological perspective, chronic inflammation has been identified as a key contributor to sarcopenia progression and is increasingly considered a potential therapeutic target. This review underscores the significance of a comprehensive intervention strategy tailored to the needs of the older population.
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