🔬 Mobility Tests Can Tell Doctors a Lot
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball. Many of these tests are backed by science and tell doctors a lot about how someone is aging. But experts say to be wary of claims that one test can tell you how long you will live. Experts also warn against training just to beat a test. Instead, they say to focus on building strength, balance and good health overall. Experts also note that cognition, memory, hearing, eyesight and many other measures are key to evaluating how someone is aging.
Key points
- Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball.
- Many of these tests are backed by science and tell doctors a lot about how someone is aging.
- But experts say to be wary of claims that one test can tell you how long you will live.
- Experts also warn against training just to beat a test.
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