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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

Depression Linked to Consuming an Inflammatory Diet and Increasing Risk of Frailty

Middle-aged and older adults with depression may be more vulnerable to the effects of dietary inflammation, increasing the risk of frailty and other health disorders.

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·March 17, 2021·4 min read

At 45, Some People Are Already on the Path to the Frailties of Old Age

Researchers say those who were 45 and show more signs of aging, including cognitive problems, skin wrinkles, and a decrease in cardiovascular health, are at increased risk of dementia and other frailties associated with old age.

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·February 3, 2021·1 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Exacerbate Frailty’s Effects on Mental Health in Older Adults

As frailty worsened in older people, symptoms of depression increased. This was exacerbated by shortened sleep duration.

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·August 9, 2017·4 min read

Preparing For Longevity: We Don’t Need to Become Frail As We Age

According to a Frontiers in Physiology report, frailty may not be an inevitability as we age. It may be treatable, and even preventable.