Effects of an oral exercise intervention on pre-frailty or frailty in older people: a randomized clinical trial.

Noriko Takeuchi, Nanami Sawada, Sakura Inada, Manabu Morita, Daisuke Ekuni

Department of Preventive Dentistry, Division of Dentistry, Medical Development Field, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan. [email protected] of Preventive Dentistry, Division of Dentistry, Medical Development Field, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Frailty is often experienced by older adults, which can lead to long-term health problems. We aimed to examine associations with improvements in nutritional status, sarcopenia (age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength), and frailty in four groups with different oral exercise frequencies.

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Research summary

The paper claims that an oral exercise intervention can improve nutritional status and reduce frailty in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses frailty, a significant age-related condition, and explores interventions that may enhance the quality of life and functional capacity in older populations.

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