Decrease In Gait Speed Over Time Is Associated With Increase In Number Of Depression- Symptoms In Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.

Inbar LavieMichal Schnaider BeeriYonathan SchwartzLaili SoleimaniAnthony D Heymann Joseph AzuriRamit Ravona-Springer

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2023)

both gait speed and grip strength are cross-sectionally associated with depression. However, only gait speed and its decrease over time, can potentially be used to predict incident depression symptoms, thus facilitating the introduction of depression prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
cerebral palsy
type diabetes