Age-related brain changes associated with motor function in healthy older people
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Researchers conducted a study to identify motor function changes of older healthy people by examining the MRI imaging findings. Researchers measured their finger tapping, hand opening and closing, steps and time to walk 30 feet, and others. They study revealed that changes observed in MRI are associated with decline in gait.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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The Old-old-old
Article Abstract:
Different physical problems and diseases that many attack human body in old age are observed to differentiate the effect of aging problems and diseases on the longevity of life.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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