frailty
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As the struggling men and women in “Land” endure defeat and distrust victory, it is their frailty as much as their strength that wins our sympathy and holds our attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"In the United States, the prevalence of frailty in the non-nursing home population ages 65 and older is about 15%," Kirkwood says.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
It is also associated with frailty, a higher risk of falls, and other health complications.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
It did not occur to him that he was really concerned about his own suffering, since the dog had adjusted himself to frailty and old age.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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