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June 2020 PMID 32587294

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men.

Sophia X Sui, Kara L Holloway-Kew, Natalie K Hyde, Lana J Williams, Sarah Leach, Julie A Pasco

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Several discussions emphasize the connection between muscle strength, gait speed, and cognitive performance, such as mentions of how grip strength and walking ability serve as better indicators for cognitive health. The tone varies from agreement to practical implications, with words like 'relates' and 'better indicators' indicating a supportive stance that underscores the article's significance for aging health assessments.

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Most discussions agree with the publication, emphasizing that muscle strength and gait speed are better cognition indicators than lean mass.

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The interest level is moderate, with discussions highlighting the importance and implications of these findings but not exploring in-depth debates.

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User comments include references to related research, personal insights, and calls to consider clinical implications, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the potential impact on health assessments and aging studies, though mostly in the context of reinforcing existing ideas.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that in older men, muscle strength (measured by handgrip) and walking speed are better indicators of cognitive function than lean muscle mass.
  • Specifically, stronger grip and faster gait speed were linked to better performance in areas like psychomotor skills and overall cognition, even after accounting for other factors.
  • The results suggest that focusing on muscle strength and gait speed may be more useful for assessing cognitive health in older men than simply measuring lean muscle mass.]
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Osteoporosis-NL @osteoporosis-nl.bsky.social
@Osteoporosis_NL · X

Muscle Strength and Gait Speed Rather Than Lean Mass Are Better Indicators for Poor Cognitive Function in Older Men. Sophia X Sui et al. Sci Rep 2020 Jun 25 https://t.co/tSUXgddRX0

Jul 12, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 3,388 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men. No associations were detected between lean mass and cognition after adjusting for confounders. 筋肉量より筋力、歩行速度が低認知機能と関連 https://t.co/wBWWMe6Hw2

Jun 29, 2020 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 15,185 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scientific Reports #brain and muscle ⁦@SciReports⁩ ⁦@IMPACTDeakin⁩ ⁦@deakinresearch⁩ https://t.co/c6laIDhB8Z

Jun 26, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 128 followers View post →
Julie Pasco
@julieapasco · X

GOS describes lower limb muscle strength and global cognitive function in women, complementing our handgrip data, psychomotor function and overall cognitive performance in men https://t.co/CpY8zR0309 @JCM_MDPI @GeelongStudy @IMPACTDeakin #sarcopenia https://t.co/bUFHfLDYjp

Jun 9, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 107 followers View post →
Consejo COLEF
@ConsejoCOLEF · X

"Los resultados marcan que existe una relación estrecha entre la fuerza de agarre que se consigue con las manos y las habilidades inherentes a la cognición".

Jun 11, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 15,279 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

@Kara Kew, @lana_j_williams @nat_hyde @Sarah Leach @julieapasco of Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men in @SciReports . Read here:https://t.co/VoJOEHaSrG. And free music for fun

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 128 followers View post →

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Sabina Barrios-Fernandez
@OcupaTEA · X

RT @ConsejoCOLEF: "Los resultados marcan que existe una relación estrecha entre la fuerza de agarre que se consigue con las manos y las hab…

Jun 11, 2024 · 1 share · 7,507 followers View post →
Consejo COLEF
@ConsejoCOLEF · X

"Los resultados marcan que existe una relación estrecha entre la fuerza de agarre que se consigue con las manos y las habilidades inherentes a la cognición".

Jun 11, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 15,279 followers View post →
Lana Williams
@lana_j_williams · X

RT @julieapasco: GOS describes lower limb muscle strength and global cognitive function in women, complementing our handgrip data, psychomo…

Jun 10, 2023 · 3 shares · 182 followers View post →
Pam Rufus-Membere
@pamyg5 · X

RT @julieapasco: GOS describes lower limb muscle strength and global cognitive function in women, complementing our handgrip data, psychomo…

Jun 9, 2023 · 3 shares · 66 followers View post →
Dr Monica Tembo (PhD)
@mocyrum · X

RT @julieapasco: GOS describes lower limb muscle strength and global cognitive function in women, complementing our handgrip data, psychomo…

Jun 9, 2023 · 3 shares · 118 followers View post →
Julie Pasco
@julieapasco · X

GOS describes lower limb muscle strength and global cognitive function in women, complementing our handgrip data, psychomotor function and overall cognitive performance in men https://t.co/CpY8zR0309 @JCM_MDPI @GeelongStudy @IMPACTDeakin #sarcopenia https://t.co/bUFHfLDYjp

Jun 9, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 107 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men. N…

Jul 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 128 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

RT @Osteoporosis_NL: Muscle Strength and Gait Speed Rather Than Lean Mass Are Better Indicators for Poor Cognitive Function in Older Men. S…

Jul 12, 2020 · 4 shares · 128 followers View post →
Luis Soto-Bagaria
@FisioSoto · X

RT @Osteoporosis_NL: Muscle Strength and Gait Speed Rather Than Lean Mass Are Better Indicators for Poor Cognitive Function in Older Men. S…

Jul 12, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,305 followers View post →
InsureBone Vitality Centre
@Bonevitalityc · X

RT @Osteoporosis_NL: Muscle Strength and Gait Speed Rather Than Lean Mass Are Better Indicators for Poor Cognitive Function in Older Men. S…

Jul 12, 2020 · 4 shares · 43 followers View post →
Osteoporosis-NL @osteoporosis-nl.bsky.social
@Osteoporosis_NL · X

Muscle Strength and Gait Speed Rather Than Lean Mass Are Better Indicators for Poor Cognitive Function in Older Men. Sophia X Sui et al. Sci Rep 2020 Jun 25 https://t.co/tSUXgddRX0

Jul 12, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 3,388 followers View post →
Yoshihiro YOSHIMURA (吉村芳弘) @サルコペニア・フレイル2025大会長
@YoshimuraYosh · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men. N…

Jun 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 7,467 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men. No associations were detected between lean mass and cognition after adjusting for confounders. 筋肉量より筋力、歩行速度が低認知機能と関連 https://t.co/wBWWMe6Hw2

Jun 29, 2020 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 15,185 followers View post →
Henryk Nafie
@NafieHen · X

RT @sui_sophia: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scien…

Jun 29, 2020 · 5 shares · 5 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
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RT @sui_sophia: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scien…

Jun 29, 2020 · 5 shares · 124,516 followers View post →
Paul McCullough
@ThePostsynaptic · X

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men https://t.co/q8YxD3RzzV

Jun 27, 2020 · 2,588 followers View post →
craig pickett
@craigwpickett · X

RT @sui_sophia: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scien…

Jun 27, 2020 · 5 shares · 291 followers View post →
Alan Hayes
@alan_hayes_vu · X

RT @sui_sophia: Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scien…

Jun 26, 2020 · 5 shares · 205 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men | Scientific Reports #brain and muscle ⁦@SciReports⁩ ⁦@IMPACTDeakin⁩ ⁦@deakinresearch⁩ https://t.co/c6laIDhB8Z

Jun 26, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 128 followers View post →
Dr Monica Tembo (PhD)
@mocyrum · X

RT @sui_sophia: @Kara Kew, @lana_j_williams @nat_hyde @Sarah Leach @julieapasco of Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are…

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 118 followers View post →
Nat Hyde
@nat_hyde · X

RT @sui_sophia: @Kara Kew, @lana_j_williams @nat_hyde @Sarah Leach @julieapasco of Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are…

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 209 followers View post →
Dr Sophia Sui (PhD)
@sui_sophia · X

@Kara Kew, @lana_j_williams @nat_hyde @Sarah Leach @julieapasco of Muscle strength and gait speed rather than lean mass are better indicators for poor cognitive function in older men in @SciReports . Read here:https://t.co/VoJOEHaSrG. And free music for fun

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 128 followers View post →