The vicious cycle of depressive symptoms and disability in older adults
This study is the first to reveal a mutually reinforcing spiral effect between increased depressive symptoms and declines in any level of physical function. These findings highlight the importance of prevention strategies guided by a unity of mental-physical approach, offering a new perspective for the coordinated management of mental and physical health, and providing scientific evidence for policymaking and resource allocation.
Authors
- Mingbo Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1676-4008)
- Xiaofeng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7333-8676)
- Qi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7160-8772)
- Hui Zhang
- Xiaoru Sun
- Xiaoyan Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3027-0469)
Institutions
- North China University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Shandong University (CN)
- Fudan University (CN)
- North China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai East Hospital (CN)
- Huashan Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The journal of nutrition health & aging
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnha.2025.100649
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92