Functional limitation

Disease

7 papers

  • Human trial2
  • Humans4

Funding

3 grants since 2023

National Institute on AgingUS$1.8mNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteUS$173.4k

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PLOS One

Informal care is linked to less heart disease in older adults

Providing informal care was associated with 15% lower odds of cardiovascular disease, with a prevalence of 8.8% in carers compared to 12.8% in non-carers.Providing informal care was associated with 15% lower odds of cardiovascular disease, with a prevalence of 8.8% in carers compared to 12.8% in non-carers.

Cross-sectional study of 62,881 peoplePopulations
Research Square

Family support linked to daily tasks in adults aged 45–85 in China

In 12,769 adults in China, increasing financial reciprocity with minimal interaction was linked to 0.67 points higher daily task limitation scores than high exchange with…In 12,769 adults in China, increasing financial reciprocity with minimal interaction was linked to 0.67 points higher daily task limitation scores than high exchange with stable interaction.

Preprint: cohort study of 12,769 peoplePopulations