DO MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES IMPROVE HANDGRIP STRENGTH AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A PROPENSITY SCORE MATCHING APPROACH
2024
Do Mindfulness Activities Improve Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults?
Sample size: 27707
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Thalil Muhammad, Ali Waad, Agyekum Boadi, Srivastava Shobhit
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
Mindfulness activities are associated with improved handgrip strength among older adults.
Conclusion
Mindfulness activities, such as yoga, can significantly increase handgrip strength in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Mindfulness practices enhance overall well-being and vitality in older adults.
- Handgrip strength is an important measure for evaluating health in older adults.
- Increased handgrip strength was observed in older adults engaged in mindfulness activities.
Takeaway
Doing mindfulness activities like yoga can help older people get stronger hands.
Methodology
Handgrip strength was measured using a handheld dynamometer, and mindfulness activities were self-reported.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from India, mean age 68.6 years.
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