Effects of exercise habits in adolescence and older age on sarcopenia risk in older adults: the Bunkyo Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia, defined as an age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is a major risk factor for requiring long-term care. Because physical activity in adolescence and older age enhances peak muscle function in youth and prevents muscle function decline in older age, older adults with exercise habits during both periods may be at a lower risk for sarcopenia. We investigated the relationship between exercise habits in adolescence and older age and sarcopenia and its components in community-dwelling older Japanese adults.

Methods

This study included 1607 community-dwelling individuals (aged 65-84, medians 73 years, 679 men and 928 women) with complete health examinations, including measurements of skeletal muscle index, handgrip strength and gait speed

SUBMITTER: Tabata H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10235900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature