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Social life, hobbies and frailty in later life.

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  1. Nov 8, 2026
    11-YEAR STUDY TIES READING, OUTINGS TO SLOWER FRAILTYStudy · 12,862 older adults

    Reading, friends and outings tied to slower frailty in older people

    An 11-year study of 12,862 Australians aged 70 and up found that people who often read, kept close ties and got out into the community became frail more slowly.