As much as 24% of the global older adult population faces issues related to frailty. Past studies have shown that frailty can heighten a person’s chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia ...

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Share on Pinterest Boosting walking pace by 14 steps per minute could help fight frailty as we age, new research shows. Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy As much as 24% of the global older adult ...

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Are you not as strong and physically capable as you would like? Around 7% to 12% of Americans 65 and older are considered frail. That’s when at least three of the following symptoms are true, ...

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