Associations between muscular strength and mental health in cognitively normal older adults: a cross-sectional study from the AGUEDA trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the associations between muscular strength and mental health.

Design

We used baseline data of 91 cognitively healthy older adults (71.69 ± 3.91 years old, 57 % women) participating in the AGUEDA randomized controlled trial.

Methods

Muscular strength was assessed using both objective (i.e., handgrip strength, biceps curl, squats, and isokinetic test) and perceived (i.e., International Fitness Scale) indicators. Psychological ill-being indicators: anxiety, depression, stress, and loneliness; and psychological well-being indicators: satisfaction with life, self-esteem, and emotional well-being) were assessed using a set of valid and reliable self-reported questionnaires. Linear regression analyses were performed adjusting for sex, age, years of educa

SUBMITTER: Bellon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10960140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature