For decades, public health messaging has hyper-focused on obesity, but muscle mass may be just as—if not more—important than body fat levels when it comes to health and longevity. Studies show that low muscle mass is an independent predictor of early death, regardless of weight. In a meta-analysis of 16 cohort studies (~81,000 adults), those with the least muscle had a 57% higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to those with more muscle. The mortality risk was even higher in individuals wit

👨‍⚕️🎙️🚩 Sarcopenic Obesity : A Dual Threat to Aging and Metabolic Health. (English version) : Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a dual condition combining muscle loss and fat gain, posing higher risks than sarcopenia or obesity alone. It is associated with frailty, poor metabolic health, and increased mortality. This session will review screening tools, diagnostic criteria, staging, and evidence-based strategies for management and prevention. Learn how early detection and integrated care can reduce

Sarcopenia and Aging: How to Reverse Age-Related Muscle Loss for Healthy Aging