Background Grip strength, walking speed, chair rising and standing balance time are objective
measures of physical capability that characterise current health and predict survival in …

Both social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality, but it is uncertain
whether their effects are independent or whether loneliness represents the emotional …

Studies have suggested that subjective social status (SSS) is an important predictor of health.
This study examined the link between SSS and health in old age and investigated whether …

Importance Despite the emphasis placed on the psychological impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, evidence from representative studies of older adults including pre–COVID-19 data …

Objective: The present analysis aimed to examine the associations of isolation and loneliness,
individually as well as simultaneously, with 2 measures of functional status (gait speed …

Background Early menopause is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
mortality; however, the association between early menopause and incidence and timing of …

Using data from eight UK cohorts participating in the Healthy Ageing across the Life Course
(HALCyon) research programme, with ages at physical capability assessment ranging from …

STUDY QUESTION Are parity and the timing of menarche associated with premature and
early natural menopause? SUMMARY ANSWER Early menarche (≤11 years) is a risk factor …

Objective To investigate the associations of body mass index (BMI) and grip strength with
objective measures of physical performance (chair rise time, walking speed and balance) …

… Panayotes Demakakos analyzed the data, and all authors helped with the interpretation of
… Panayotes Demakakos had full access to all of the data in the study and takes responsibility …