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Subjective age and optimistic views could positively influence rehabilitation outcomes in patients with stroke or osteoporotic fractures.
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Multiple studies indicate that subjective age (the age individuals feel) plays an important role in health. In this context, it has been shown that subjective age is a stronger predictor of physical and psychological health outcomes compared to chronological age (the age from birth to a given date). Younger subjective age positively correlated with higher well-being, lower mental stress, better physical health, and reduced death risk.
Older adults view their age based on changes in their biological, social, and psychological functioning. In this context, the interaction between the said components influences older individuals’ view of their subjective age. There is insufficient evidence assessing the impact of subjective age on health in clinical settings.
To address the abovementioned gap, Kalir et al. investigated the effects of subjective age on functional independence in patients with osteoporotic fractures and stroke using the functional independence measure (FIM) test. FIM is an 18-item test that measures the ability to perform daily activities in a safe manner and without any help. Subjective age was estimated using a four-dimension tool that assessed physical, mental, behavioral, and looks age. The study sample included 194 older adults undergoing rehabilitation post-stroke or osteoporotic fractures. Measures of well-being included optimism, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
Results revealed that a younger subjective age at admission correlated with higher optimism, self-esteem, and life satisfaction during the rehabilitation phase. In addition, a more optimistic view during hospitalization predicted higher FIM at discharge. Similarly, younger subjective age at admission was linked to higher FIM results at discharge. Further investigation revealed that physical, mental, and behavioral subjective age were predictors of FIM at discharge.
The authors concluded that subjective age and optimistic views could positively influence rehabilitation outcomes in patients with stroke or osteoporotic fractures. In other words, feeling younger positively influences health outcomes in patients suffering from the said conditions. This paves the road to explore the impact of younger subjective age on other health outcomes.
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Multiple studies indicate that subjective age (the age individuals feel) plays an important role in health. In this context, it has been shown that subjective age is a stronger predictor of physical and psychological health outcomes compared to chronological age (the age from birth to a given date). Younger subjective age positively correlated with higher well-being, lower mental stress, better physical health, and reduced death risk.
Older adults view their age based on changes in their biological, social, and psychological functioning. In this context, the interaction between the said components influences older individuals’ view of their subjective age. There is insufficient evidence assessing the impact of subjective age on health in clinical settings.
To address the abovementioned gap, Kalir et al. investigated the effects of subjective age on functional independence in patients with osteoporotic fractures and stroke using the functional independence measure (FIM) test. FIM is an 18-item test that measures the ability to perform daily activities in a safe manner and without any help. Subjective age was estimated using a four-dimension tool that assessed physical, mental, behavioral, and looks age. The study sample included 194 older adults undergoing rehabilitation post-stroke or osteoporotic fractures. Measures of well-being included optimism, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
Results revealed that a younger subjective age at admission correlated with higher optimism, self-esteem, and life satisfaction during the rehabilitation phase. In addition, a more optimistic view during hospitalization predicted higher FIM at discharge. Similarly, younger subjective age at admission was linked to higher FIM results at discharge. Further investigation revealed that physical, mental, and behavioral subjective age were predictors of FIM at discharge.
The authors concluded that subjective age and optimistic views could positively influence rehabilitation outcomes in patients with stroke or osteoporotic fractures. In other words, feeling younger positively influences health outcomes in patients suffering from the said conditions. This paves the road to explore the impact of younger subjective age on other health outcomes.
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Ana has over 20 years of consultancy experience in longevity, regenerative and precision medicine. She has a multifaceted understanding of genomics, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, nutrition, aging markers, hormones and physical training. This background allows her to bridge the gap between longevity basic sciences and evidence-based real interventions, putting them into the clinic, to enhance the healthy aging of people. She is co-founder of Origen.life, and Longevityzone. Board member at Breath of Health, BioOx and American Board of Clinical Nutrition. She is Director of International Medical Education of the American College of Integrative Medicine, Professor in IL3 Master of Longevity at Barcelona University and Professor of Nutrigenomics in Nutrition Grade in UNIR University.
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