Muscle loss linked to falls, fractures in elderly
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
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. A study 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.