Older people in poor health lose gripping strength more quickly
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Older people in poor health lose gripping strength more quickly

Older people with poorer health than their peers are more likely to have weaker muscles and experience a decline in muscle strength more quickly.

Nursing Standard. 32, 20, 17-17. doi: 10.7748/ns.32.20.17.s14

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