Does combined nutritional supplementation and resistance training enhance muscle strength in elderly individuals?

In 2004, a study by Bunout, et. al., aimed to evaluate the effects of a year-long program involving both nutritional supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and walking capacity among elderly individuals. With aging, maintaining muscle strength and mobility becomes increasingly crucial for maintaining overall health and independence. Thus, understanding the potential benefits of such interventions is essential for promoting healthy aging. The study … Continue reading Does combined nutritional supplementation and resistance training enhance muscle strength in elderly individuals?

Does 6 months of endurance training impact insulin-like growth factor-I levels in healthy seniors?

In 1997, Vitiello, et. al., conducted study which deals with individuals age, there is a natural decline in lean body mass, strength, and endurance, accompanied by a reduction in anabolic hormones such as growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). While acute exercise has been shown to stimulate the GH/IGF-I axis, the long-term effects of exercise on IGF-I in the elderly population remain a … Continue reading Does 6 months of endurance training impact insulin-like growth factor-I levels in healthy seniors?