Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) are produced by several endogenous and
exogenous processes, and their negative effects are neutralized by antioxidant defenses. …

Life expectancy is increasing worldwide, with a resultant increase in the elderly population.
Aging is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength – a …

The slow and continuous loss of muscle mass that progresses with aging is defined as “sarcopenia”.
Sarcopenia represents an important public health problem, being closely linked to a …

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol found in grapes and wine and has been associated with
protective effects against cardiovascular diseases. In vitro, both resveratrol preconditioning (…

Background The elderly are characterized by a high prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF)
and frailty, which is a complex interaction of physical, psychological and social impairment…

Obesity-associated diseases account for a large portion of public health challenges. Among
obesity-related disorders, a direct and independent relationship has been ascertained for …

The aging population is increasing and, therefore, a higher prevalence of cardiac disease is
emerging; including hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and chronic …

Several markers have been associated with sarcopenia in the elderly, including bioelectrical
indices. Phase angle (PhA) is an impedance parameter and it has been suggested as an …

Modifications of lean mass are a frequent critical determinant in the pathophysiology and
progression of heart failure (HF). Sarcopenia may be considered one of the most important …

Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and the first cause of disability in the
western world. Ischemic stroke (IS) accounts for almost 80% of the total cases of strokes and is …