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Furthermore, the comparative analysis of multiple interventions is briefly explained. Ageing is an inevitable process often associated with cognitive impairment and physical decline due to muscular atrophy. Skeletal muscle atrophy is characterized by low muscle mass due to multiple underlying factors, i.e., genetic predisposition, ageing, inflammation, and trauma. The structural alterations include myofiber shrinkage, changes in myosin isoforms, decrease in myofiber diameter, and total protein loss. Furthermore, there is an imbalance in protein anabolic and catabolic reactions. This may be due to changes in multiple signal transduction pathways of protein degradation (i.e., caspase, calpain, ubiquitin protein degradation system, autophagy) and protein anabolism via the mTOR pathway. Consequently, certain pathophysiological factors associated with health disparities may reduce mobility and functional capacity to perform ADLs. To tackle this issue, novel strategies linked to physical movement, and dietary intake must be incorporated in life. Exercise poses multiple health benefits, including improved muscle mass and mobility. Diet diversification [particularly protein-rich meals] and the \u201cwhole food\u201d approach (based on non-protein nutrients) may enhance intramuscular anabolic signaling and tissue remodeling. However, there is a pressing need to fund large-scale evidence-based trials based on modern machine learning techniques (AI-driven nutrition). 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