Slower walking, decreased strength, and easier fatigue in older adults may not be just a matter of "getting old." A study from the University of New South Wales in Australia, which tracked 967 older adults for up to 12 years, found that those who were already frail at the start of the study had a 74% higher risk of developing dementia later in life compared to those who were physically healthy. What changes qualify as "frailty"? And if you've al…
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Slower walking, decreased strength, and easier fatigue in older adults may not be just a matter of "getting old." A study from the University of New South Wales in Australia, which tracked 967 older adults for up to 12 years, found that those who were already frail at the start of the study had a 74% higher risk of developing dementia later in life compared to those who were physically healthy. What changes qualify as "frailty"? And if you've al…