frailty
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"Therefore, understanding the mechanisms connecting inflammaging, immune system alterations, bone health and frailty is essential for developing targeted interventions to improve the quality of life in aging populations."
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
Sale's defensive frailty was exposed once again with Malins breaking through the home defensive line with ease before the ball went through the hands allowing the Caluori to dot down for his first.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Long-lasting, low-grade inflammation is known to contribute to many conditions associated with aging, including heart disease, frailty, and cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
More likely the worst would happen: the simple passage of time, in which his animal toughness would easily outlast my human frailty.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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