Olfaction and Physical Functioning in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study.

Yaqun YuanChenxi LiZhehui LuoEleanor M SimonsickEric J ShiromaHonglei Chen

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

This study provides the first epidemiological evidence that poor olfaction predicts a faster decline in physical functioning. Future studies should investigate potential mechanisms.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
current status
human health
case control