Bidirectional association between grip strength and cognitive function in Chinese older adults: a nationwide cohort study.

Jinfu Wang, Quanming Cui, Xue Xu, Guan Yang

School of Physical Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China.School of Physical Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China. · pubmed

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Abstract

The rapid increase in the elderly population in China has led to the dual challenges of cognitive decline and physical functional decline. Grip strength, a key indicator of physical function, may have a bidirectional relationship with cognitive function. However, research on the association and bidirectional dynamics between the two, especially in the elderly population in China, remains limited.

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Research summary

The paper claims that there is a bidirectional association between grip strength and cognitive function in older adults. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between physical and cognitive decline in aging, which is crucial for understanding and potentially addressing age-related functional decline.

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