Allostatic load and frailty do not covary significantly among older residents of Greater Poland
Abstract Background Physiological dysregulation/allostatic load and the geriatric syndrome frailty increase with age. As a neurophysiological response system, allostasis supports survival by limiting stressor-related damage. Frailty reflects decreased strength, endurance, and physical abilities seco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Physiological Anthropology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-024-00359-2 |