Breathlessness, Frailty, and Sarcopenia in Older Adults.

Tai Joon An, Jihye Lim, Heayon Lee, Sunghwan Ji, Hee-Won Jung, Ji Yeon Baek, Eunju Lee, Il-Young Jang

Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Breathlessness shares aging mechanisms with frailty and sarcopenia.

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Research summary

The paper addresses the interconnections between breathlessness, frailty, and sarcopenia in older adults, which are important aspects of aging. However, it primarily focuses on the symptoms and manifestations of these conditions rather than addressing the root causes of aging or proposing solutions for lifespan extension. Thus, while it contributes to the understanding of age-related issues, its impact on the field of longevity research is limited.

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