Sex Differences in the Association Between 24-hour Rest-Activity Rhythms and Frailty Among U.S. Older Adults: Findings from NHANES 2011-2014.

Jisu Kim, Jonathan Kenyon, Lana Sargent, Danielle L Kirkman, Youngdeok Kim

Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States of America.Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States of America. · pubmed

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Abstract

Little is known as to how rest-activity rhythms (RAR) are associated with frailty and how this relationship differs by sex. This study examined the relationship between RAR and frailty in a nationally representative sample of US older adults, focusing on the moderating role of sex.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between rest-activity rhythms and frailty in older adults, which is pertinent to understanding aging processes. However, while it addresses an important aspect of health in older populations, it primarily focuses on associations rather than interventions or mechanisms that could lead to lifespan extension or address the root causes of aging. Thus, its impact is solid but limited.

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