Potential link between muscle function and dementia
New research suggests loss of muscle strength may be related to late-life dementia, according to Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers.
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New research suggests loss of muscle strength may be related to late-life dementia, according to Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers.
The researchers used grip strength and Timed Up and Go (TUG) as measures of muscle strength
A loss of muscle strength such as through grip strength may be an early sign of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
Joondalup, May 4: We all know that as we become older, our muscles weaken and our metabolism slows, making it harder to accomplish everyday activities like standing up, walking, and sitting down.
Dementia is a brain disease that affects around 55 million people worldwide and is characterized by the loss of cognitive functions like memory and reasoning.