Longitudinal cohort study finds that maintaining physical function improves life expectancy in older adults, highlighting the need for active aging.
Maintaining good physical function in older adults is associated with increased life expectancy free of MCI or dementia, and may extend life without dementia in persons with MCI. These findings underscore the importance of promoting active aging to mitigate the burden of cognitive decline.
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