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Muscle mass, quality, and the menopause
University of Nottingham, GB
Sarcopenia describes the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength with advancing age and is associated with increased frailty and morbidity, and evidence suggests it develops earlier in women compared to men. The earlier development of sarcopenia in women appears to coincide with the...
- 8 Week(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
09 July 2024 Requirements- Adult females
- Pre or Post menopausal (not taking HRT or hormonal contraceptives)
- BMI 18 - 30 kg/m²
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CHAIN 1: Concurrent multi-organ responses to chronic inactivity
University of Nottingham, GB
Biological processes that underpin the relationship between physical activity levels and health are not clear. Addressing these knowledge gaps has been recognised as vital to assist scientists and medical doctors working in the fields of human chronic diseases and aging to help more adults reach...
- 7 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
28 March 2024 Requirements- Overweight (BMI 25-35kg/m²) and aged between 55-65 years
- Walk more than 8,000 steps/day
- Have fewer than 6 hours of sitting down a day
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CHAIN 2: Concurrent multi-organ responses to chronic physical activity
University of Nottingham, GB
Biological processes that underpin the relationship between physical activity levels and health are not clear. Addressing these knowledge gaps has been recognised as vital to assist scientists and medical doctors working in the fields of human chronic diseases and aging to help more adults reach...
- 7 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
28 March 2024 Requirements- Overweight (BMI 25-35 kg/m²) and aged between 55-65 years
- Not actively involved in exercise training
- Walk <5,000 steps/day
- Have >8 hours of sitting down a day.