新聞選輯：Solitude Speeds Effects of Aging

Solitude Speeds Effects of Aging
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Solitude Speeds Effects of Aging
Social Activity Keeps Motor Function Skills Sharp in Elderly People
By Jennifer WarnerWebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

June 22, 2009 -- An active social life may help elderly people fight the effects of aging.
A new study shows that older adults who seldom participate in social activities experience a faster rate of motor function decline than those with an active social life. Researchers found that each point decrease in a person's social activity score was associated with a 33% faster rate of motor function decline.
Motor function decline such as decreased muscle strength, coordination, and dexterity is commonly associated with aging and related to dementia, potentially disabling falls, and even death.
Although motor function decline is a growing public health concern, researchers say little is known about factors that contribute to the problem or what interventions may help slow its progression.

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