This project aims to investigate the intricate interplay between skeletal muscle and adipose tissue during the aging process by integrating human studies. Utilizing interventional research and randomized trials combined with examining blood samples from elderly individuals engaged in exercise, we aim to investigate the effects of exercise on muscle health and explore the underlying mechanisms of muscle aging and related biomarkers. Interdisciplinary research allowed us to investigate the systemic impact of exercise on muscles. This approach allowed us to gain a better understanding of the interconnectedness of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in the aging process and devise efficient strategies to reverse age-related changes. These findings hold promise for promoting a future society where long and healthy life is achievable for all.
aged ≥ 65 years
slow gait speed (<1 m/s in 6-meter walk test) or weakness (dominant handgrip strength <28 kg in men, <18 kg in women)
established diagnosis of dementia, Parkinsonism or other mobility-limiting, disable conditions
active, acute diseases receiving treatment, such as cancer, heart failure, COPD and so on
estimated life expectancy <12 months
current nursing home residents
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Lead sponsor
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Collaborator