Sarcopenia is associated with decreased gray matter volume in the parietal lobe: a longitudinal cohort study

Sarcopenia is associated with decreased gray matter volume in the parietal lobe: a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract Background Substantial evidence supports an association between physical activity and cognitive function. However, the role of muscle mass and function in brain structural changes is not well known. This study investigated whether sarcopenia, defined as low muscle mass and strength, acceler...

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Main Authors: Ji Hee Yu, Regina E. Y. Kim, Jin-Man Jung, So Young Park, Da Young Lee, Hyun Joo Cho, Nam Hoon Kim, Hye Jin Yoo, Ji A Seo, Sin Gon Kim, Kyung Mook Choi, Sei Hyun Baik, Chol Shin, Nan Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Skeletal muscle
Muscle strength
Brain atrophy
Gray matter
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02581-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02581-4

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