Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia
When holding your parents' hands, a noticeably weaker grip should not be brushed off as a harmless part of aging.
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Why Muscle Loss Alone Doesn’t Explain Walking Difficulties in Older Age
As people age, a frequent refrain is, “I’ve lost muscle.” They are not entirely wrong. When muscle mass and strength decline, everyday movements like...
When the Crosswalk Feels Too Short: The Quiet Signs of Mobility Decline
In the field of Japanese orthopedics, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a condition where...
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay
“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.
Over 65 and Shut Out of Stem Cell Transplants? Fitness, Not Age, Should Guide Multiple Myeloma Care
Older adults diagnosed with multiple myeloma should not automatically be ruled out for autologous hematopoietic stem...
Clumsy Hands or Unsteady Gait? It Might Be Cervical Myelopathy, Not Just Aging
“I can’t use chopsticks like I used to. ” “Why is buttoning my shirt so hard. ” “I keep dropping things.
When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker
Editor’s note: In Japanese orthopedics, specialists define "locomotive syndrome" as a condition where declining...