It is now recognized that sarcopenia, defined as the loss of muscle mass and strength, is related to heart failure. Recent research has shown that heart failure severity could be diagnosed by using a ...

If you want a leg up in the longevity stakes, start working on those calf muscles. Scientists say they can be a predictor of cardiovascular risk factors, nutritional status - and even mortality.

In patients with heart failure, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and arm muscle circumference (AMC) are more significantly associated with prognosis than guideline-recommended skeletal muscle mass ...

When working on your legs, some people focus solely on the powerful muscles in the thighs, while overlooking the importance of the calves, which experts say is a mistake. Not only are these muscles ...