According to a study of more than 8,000 older Canadians published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Friday, there is a correlation between lower muscle mass levels and cognitive decline.
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Over the course of three years, lower levels of muscle mass were associated with a decline in executive function skills compared to those with higher muscular levels.
Researchers warned that a decline in executive function could affect basic and instrumental activities.
The study had some limitations, including the fact that the majority of the population were white and had a postsecondary degree, as well as the fact that those with low muscle mass were more likely to be smokers.
According to the American Academy of Neurology, 8% of those 65 to 69 experience mild cognitive impairment, as well as 15% of those 75 to 79 and a quarter of those 80 to 84. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12% of people over the age of 65 in the US have subjective cognitive decline.
A recent study from the United Kingdom found that lower hand grip strength was associated with an increased risk of dementia. According to the researchers, people with higher muscle mass levels have better physical and cardiovascular fitness, which leads to more blood flow to the brain. The release of myokines, which are anti- inflammatory, can be supported by exercising.
It's possible that low muscle mass is a sign of cognitive decline. Researchers suggest that screening for muscle mass levels may be a good place to start.
Weak grip strength may be a sign of dementia.
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