Physical function tests, like grip strength and walking speed, could help predict which older adults are most likely to return to the hospital after discharge, according to new research published in ...

The 6-meter walk test is a quick assessment that measures your functional fitness. A longevity doctor said she uses it on all her patients. Here's how to try it at home. It only takes about five ...

Having lower physical function was associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure among older adults assessed with a short physical function test. These associations between ...

Reduced physical function is an independent risk factor for composite and individual cardiovascular events, including coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and heart failure (HF) in older adults, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older women with type 2 diabetes have higher BMD than those without diabetes. Worse physical function scores ...

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has linked lower physical function among older adults with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . On the third day following ICU discharge, researchers collected the Physical Function Test for ICU-scored ...

Using the time on dialysis for combined endurance and strength training improved patients’ physical performance, investigators reported. Intradialytic exercise leads to improvements in exercise ...

DALLAS, August 31, 2022 — Among people older than age 65 who were assessed using a short physical function test, having lower physical function was independently associated with a greater risk of ...