Sarcopenia — severe muscle weakness that comes with aging — impacts nearly half of all adults over age 80.
March 5, 2025 Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu Photo by Ben Stewart While a gradual loss in muscle strength is a natural part of aging, for many older adults it’s more than just feeling a little weaker. Sarcopenia — a condition affecting nearly half of adults over 80 — involves a sharp decline in muscle size and strength, increasing the risk of falls and fractures...
