Smart textile band monitors muscle health to boost healthy ageing

Smart textile band monitors muscle health to boost healthy ageing

By Liz Wells 26 September 2025

Scientists are developing a smart textile band that aims to objectively detect and monitor sarcopenia, an age-related condition defined as loss of muscle mass, function and power.

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