From Breath to Strength: Does Mindfulness Improve Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults in India? A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Engagement in mindfulness activities was associated with modest but meaningful improvements in HGS among older adults in India, with the associations being much more pronounced in older Indian men. These findings underscore the significance of integrating mindfulness practices into public health initiatives aimed at promoting healthier aging.
Authors
- Waad Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3482-5396)
- Boadi Agyekum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2602-1718)
- Manacy Pai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3608-3859)
- T. Muhammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1486-7038)
Institutions
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Kent State University (US)
- Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychogeriatrics
- Published
- 2025-06-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.70057
- Primary Topic
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00