Depressed mood and body mass index as predictors of muscle strength decline in old men

Article Abstract:

Older men with low body weight may experience depressed mood, which may be associated with greater risk of pronounced strength decline. A prospective cohort study of 2,275 paticipants, averge age 77, was carried out to study the association.

Psychological aspects, Aging, Statistical Data Included, Aged men, Elderly men

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Anemia is associated with disability and decreased physical performance and muscle strength in the elderly

Article Abstract:

The association between anemia and disability, physical performance, and muscle strength is examined. It is found that anemia is common among elderly people of 70 years of age and above, averaging about 13 percent.

Aged, Elderly, Anemia, Causes of, Disability, Disabilities

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Predictors of combined cognitive and physical decline

Article Abstract:

A study based on the community-dwelling elderly women with moderate to severe disabilities for establishing a relationship between physical abilities and cognitive performance is presented.

Science & research, Research, Disabled persons, Aged women, Elderly women, Cognition in old age, Old age cognition, Independent living

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