May 17, 2016Open Access

Physical activity and incidence of sarcopenia: the population-based AGES—Reykjavik Study

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a higher amount of MVPA seems to contribute to counteracting the development of sarcopenia. To delay the onset of sarcopenia and its potential adverse outcomes, attention should be paid to increasing physical activity levels in older adults.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d952db8988aeabbe684dae — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afw090

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Donja M. Mijnarends

Maastricht University

Annemarie Koster

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Jos M. G. A. Schols

Department of Health

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Age and Ageing

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Maastricht University

National Institute on Aging

University of Iceland

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