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How gait speed and psychomotor speed affect risk for depression and anxiety in older adults with medical comorbidities?

According to a 2021 study, older adults with slowing in both gait and psychomotor speed were over twice as likely to experience new onset depression or anxiety compared to those with normal speed. This emphasizes how gait speed and psychomotor speed affect risk for depression and anxiety in older adults with medical comorbidities, with dual slowing presenting a significantly higher risk for mental health issues.

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Understanding Age-Related Cognitive Changes: Why is it that older adults seem to have declines in their psychomotor speed and their working memories when compared to younger adults?

Recent research suggests that older adults, on average, experience a gradual decline in cognitive abilities starting around age 30, with pronounced effects on processing speed and working memory. This article explores why is it that older adults seem to have declines in their psychomotor speed and their working memories when compared to younger adults, delving into the underlying neurological factors.

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