Muscle loss linked with falls and fractures in elderly (University of Southampton)

(Source: University of Southampton) Published: 3 November 2015 Elderly muscle loss linked with falls and fractures Older people with an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength may be at greater risk of falling and bone fractures, according to new research led by the University of Southampton. A study by an international team of researchers into sarcopenia –where muscles lose form and function with age – found that those with the condition reported higher numbers of falls in the last year and a higher prevalence of fractures. The decline in muscle mass...