MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Sarcopenia
is
defined
as
a
muscle‐wasting
syndrome
that
occurs
with
accelerated
aging,
while
cachexia
severe
wasting
associated
conditions
such
cancer
and
immunodeficiency
disorders,
which
cannot
be
fully
addressed
through
conventional
nutritional
supplementation.
can
considered
component
of
cachexia,
the
bidirectional
interplay
between
adipose
tissue
skeletal
muscle
potentially
serving
molecular
mechanism
for
both
conditions.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
differ.
Recognizing
distinctions
these
disorders
essential
advancing
basic
translational
research
in
this
area,
enhancing
diagnostic
accuracy
ultimately
achieving
effective
therapeutic
solutions
affected
patients.
This
review
discusses
microenvironment's
changes
contributing
to
conditions,
recent
approaches
like
lifestyle
modifications,
small
molecules,
interventions,
emerging
strategies
gene
editing,
stem
cell
therapy,
gut
microbiome
modulation.
We
also
address
challenges
opportunities
multimodal
aiming
provide
insights
into
pathogenesis
sarcopenia
aiding
innovative
strategy
development
improved
treatments.
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 2854 - 2862
Published: Sept. 30, 2022
The
Mediterranean
diet
and
other
dietary
patterns
rich
in
fruits
vegetables
have
been
linked
to
lower
risk
of
frailty
older
adults.
However,
not
all
plant-based
diets
are
necessarily
healthful,
no
previous
study
has
evaluated
the
role
quality
risk.
Our
aim
was
assess
association
between
frailty.Prospective
cohort
consisted
with
82
234
women
aged
≥60
years
from
Nurses'
Health
Study,
who
were
followed
1990
through
2014.
dates
analysis
April
14
June
23,
2021.
Dietary
data
collected
every
4
using
a
validated
semi-quantitative
food
frequency
questionnaire.
assessed
two
indices
(range
18-90
points):
(a)
healthful
index
(hPDI),
where
healthy
plant
foods
(whole
grains,
fruits,
vegetables,
nuts,
legumes,
vegetable
oils
tea/coffee)
received
positive
scores,
while
less
(fruit
juices,
sweetened
beverages,
refined
potatoes,
sweets/desserts)
animal
reverse
scores;
(b)
unhealthful
(uPDI)
scores
given
foods.
Frailty
incidence
years,
being
defined
as
having
three
or
more
following
five
criteria
FRAIL
scale:
fatigue,
low
strength,
reduced
aerobic
capacity,
≥5
illnesses
weight
loss
≥5%.
Multivariable-adjusted
Cox
proportional-hazards
models
used
estimate
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
their
95%
confidence
interval
(CI).We
identified
12
910
incident
cases
over
1
176
401
person-year
follow-up.
In
multivariable
analysis,
hPDI
inversely
associated
(hazard
ratio
[HR]
for
highest
vs.
lowest
quintile:
0.77,
interval:
0.72-0.81;
P
trend
<0.001).
addition,
10-unit
increment
relative
15%
frailty.
Conversely,
direct
found
uPDI
(HR
1.24
[1.17,
1.32],
These
associations
consistent
each
criterion,
among
participants
at
baseline,
after
excluding
diabetes,
cancer
cardiovascular
disease
alternative
versions
(PDIs),
subgroup
by
categories
potential
confounders,
latency
analysis.A
whereas
an
higher
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. e44486 - e44486
Published: June 27, 2023
Background
Family
health
develops
from
the
intersection
of
each
family
member
and
their
interactions
capacities
as
well
family’s
internal
external
resources.
Frailty
is
most
prominent
typical
clinical
manifestation
during
population
aging.
may
be
effective
in
addressing
frailty,
this
association
mediated
by
literacy
behaviors.
Until
now,
it
unclear
whether
how
affects
frailty
older
adults.
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
examine
associations
between
mediation
roles
Methods
A
total
3758
participants
aged
≥60
years
were
recruited
a
national
survey
conducted
2022
China
for
cross-sectional
study.
was
measured
using
Short
Form
Health
Scale.
Fatigue,
Resistance,
Ambulation,
Illnesses,
Loss
weight
(FRAIL)
scale.
Potential
mediators
included
behaviors
(not
smoking,
not
having
alcohol
intake,
physical
exercise
≥150
minutes
per
week,
longer
sleep
duration,
breakfast
every
day).
Ordered
logistic
regression
applied
explore
status.
Mediation
analysis
based
on
Sobel
tests
used
analyze
indirect
effects
behaviors,
Karlson-Holm-Breen
method
composite
effects.
Results
showed
that
negatively
associated
with
(odds
ratio
0.94,
95%
CI
0.93-0.96)
covariates
potential
controlled.
(8.04%),
smoking
(1.96%),
duration
(5.74%),
day
(10.98%)
through
composition.
Conclusions
can
an
important
intervention
target
appears
linked
Chinese
Improving
promoting
healthier
lifestyles;
improving
literacy;
delaying,
managing,
reversing
frailty.
Immunity & Ageing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Abstract
Global
population
aging
poses
a
tremendous
burden
on
the
health
care
system
worldwide.
Frailty
is
associated
with
decreased
physical
reserve
and
considered
an
important
indicator
of
adverse
events
in
older
population.
Therefore,
there
growing
interest
early
diagnosis
intervention
frailty,
but
cellular
mechanisms
responsible
for
frailty
are
still
not
completely
understood.
Chronic
inflammation
related
to
function
increased
disease
risk.
Additionally,
multiple
human
animal
studies
suggest
that
probably
plays
largest
role
contributing
frailty.
Some
inflammatory
markers
have
been
proposed
predict
However,
large
gaps
knowledge
clinical
application
these
frail
patients.
understanding
biological
processes
identifying
recognized
reliable
urgent
pivotal
tasks
geriatricians.
In
present
review,
we
broadly
summarize
may
potential
diagnostic
therapeutic
use,
thereby
translating
them
into
people
near
future.
Clinical Interventions in Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 163 - 173
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background:
There
is
growing
evidence
that
an
antioxidant
diet
a
protective
factor
against
frailty.
However,
few
studies
have
examined
the
effect
of
comprehensive
dietary
antioxidants
on
frailty
symptoms.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
examine
relationships
between
composite
index
(CDAI)
and
underlying
mechanisms
involved.
Methods:
Based
National
Health
Nutrition
Survey
(NHANES)
2003–
2018,
included
11,277
older
persons
aged
≥
60
years.
In
study,
defined
as
having
total
score
>
0.21
49-item
index.
Six
were
selected
for
use
in
calculating
CDAI.
A
weighted
multiple
logistic
regression
model
with
subgroup
analysis
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCSs)
used
association
CDAI
To
role
oxidative
stress,
mediation
analyses
also
conducted.
Results:
risk
significant
according
multivariate
model.
Compared
participants
tertile
1,
both
2
3
had
lower
odds
developing
symptoms
(OR=0.86;
95%
CI=0.75–
0.97;
P=0.02;
OR=0.81;
CI=0.70–
0.93;
P=0.003).
According
analyses,
differences
interactions
not
statistically
significant.
potential
nonlinear
relationship
risk.
serum
albumin
concentration
uric
acid
mediating
effects
index,
19.25%
(
P
=0.002)
21.26%
<
0.001)
total,
respectively.
Conclusion:
Frailty
negatively
associated
score,
which
may
be
partially
mediated
by
stress.
Keywords:
frailty,
CDAI,
NHANES,
elderly
adults
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 557 - 557
Published: May 1, 2024
Biological
aging,
characterized
by
changes
in
metabolism
and
physicochemical
properties
of
cells,
has
an
impact
on
public
health.
Environment
lifestyle,
including
factors
like
diet
physical
activity,
seem
to
play
a
key
role
healthy
aging.
Several
studies
have
shown
that
regular
activity
can
enhance
antioxidant
defense
mechanisms,
the
enzymes
such
as
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase,
glutathione
peroxidase.
However,
intense
or
prolonged
exercise
also
lead
increase
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
temporarily,
resulting
oxidative
stress.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
“exercise-induced
stress”.
The
relationship
between
stress
aging
complex
depends
various
type,
intensity,
duration,
frequency
exercise,
well
individual
differences
capacity
adaptation
exercise.
In
this
review,
we
analyzed
what
reported
several
authors
regarding
process
hormesis
tools
for
prevention
treatment
sarcopenia,
aging-related
disease.
Finally,
recently
been
studied
relation
effect
sport
women.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: March 22, 2024
In
the
field
of
eye
health,
profound
impact
exercise
and
physical
activity
on
various
ocular
diseases
has
become
a
focal
point
attention.
This
review
summarizes
elucidates
positive
effects
activities
common
diseases,
including
dry
disease
(DED),
cataracts,
myopia,
glaucoma,
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR),
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD).
It
also
catalogues
offers
recommendations
based
varying
impacts
that
different
types
intensities
may
have
specific
conditions.
Beyond
correlations,
this
compiles
potential
mechanisms
through
which
beneficially
affect
health.
From
mitigating
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
responses,
reducing
intraocular
pressure,
enhancing
mitochondrial
function,
to
promoting
blood
circulation
release
protective
factors,
complex
biological
triggered
by
reveal
their
substantial
in
preventing
even
assisting
treatment
diseases.
aims
not
only
foster
awareness
appreciation
for
how
can
improve
health
but
serve
as
catalyst
further
exploration
into
key
targets
Such
inquiries
are
crucial
advancing
innovative
strategies
thereby
holding
significant
implications
development
new
therapeutic
approaches.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 9, 2024
Background
Research
based
on
observation
has
demonstrated
a
relationship
between
sleep
traits
and
frailty;
however,
it
remains
uncertain
if
this
correlation
indicates
causation.
The
purpose
of
study
was
to
look
at
the
causal
that
exists
frailty
traits.
Method
Using
summaries
from
genome-wide
association
self-reported
features
index,
we
performed
bidirectional
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis.
Examining
relationships
seven
sleep-related
goal.
major
method
used
calculate
effect
estimates
inverse-variance
weighted
method,
supplemented
by
median
MR-Egger
approaches.
investigated
pleiotropy
heterogeneity
using
several
methodologies,
such
as
intercept,
MR-PRESSO
approach,
Cochran’s
Q
test.
We
took
multivariate
genetic
correlations
related
enhance
confidence
results.
Furthermore,
MRlap
correct
for
any
estimation
bias
due
sample
overlap.
Results
Insomnia,
napping
during
day,
apnea
syndrome
exhibited
positive
connection
with
index
in
forward
MR
Conversely,
there
is
negative
link
getting
up
morning,
snoring
duration
index.
During
reverse
analysis,
insomnia,
syndrome,
while
demonstrating
duration.
There
no
direct
snoring,
chronotype,
frailty.
In
MVMR
analyses,
characteristics
indices
remained
consistent
after
adjusting
potential
confounders
including
BMI,
smoking,
triglycerides.
Conclusion
findings
our
investigation
yield
novel
evidence
substantiates
notion
Through
optimization
sleep,
potentially
feasible
hinder,
postpone,
or
even
state
frailty,
proposed
relevant
interventions.