Background The ageing process is intrinsically associated with decline in physical
endurance, muscle strength and gait ability and balance, which all contribute to functional …

Sarcopenia is the progressive generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and
function which occurs as a consequence of aging. With a growing older population, there …

Background: Interventions to attenuate the adverse effects of age-related loss of skeletal
muscle and function include increased physical activity and nutritional supplementation …

Frailty is a state of vulnerability and a consequence of cumulative decline in multiple
physiological systems over a lifespan. The occurrence of frailty depends on deterioration in …

In 1931, Critchley noted that with aging there was a loss of muscle mass which was most
marked in the hands and feet (1). This age-related loss of muscle mass was called …

Background: Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, represents a
relevant public health issue due to its high prevalence and detrimental consequences. While …

Background: various modalities of exercise have been demonstrated to improve physical
function and quality of life in older adults. Current guidelines stress the importance of multi …

Populations are aging and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing tremendously.
The number of older people with diabetes is increasing unexpectedly. Aging and diabetes …

There is a growing awareness that spending time in nature is associated with improvement
of well-being; nevertheless, the prescription of forest bathing is still limited. The aim of this …

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a corrective
exercise for thoracic hyperkyphosis on posture, balance, and well-being in Korean …