Association between sarcopenia and depressive mood in urban-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study.

Takahiro Hayashi Hiroyuki UmegakiTaeko MakinoXian W ChengHiroyuki ShimadaMasafumi Kuzuya

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2019)

Sarcopenia was associated with depressive mood. In terms of the diagnostic components of sarcopenia, depressive mood was not associated with decreased muscle mass, but was associated with low muscle strength and low physical performance. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 508-512.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
physical activity
skeletal muscle
community dwelling
sleep quality
stress induced
mental health
risk factors