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Better mobility keeps seniors healthier

08-08-2007 · EurekAlert!

As people lose the ability to walk unaided, they tend to suffer further deterioration that can interfere with other daily living activities. As the US population ages, it becomes increasingly important to identify and target interventions for those people who are at risk for further disabilities and illness. In a paper published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers closely examined the factors that affected health-related quality-of-life for a group of older Americans.

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