Associations Between Poor Appetite, Sarcopenia, and Cognitive Function in Community-dwelling Malaysian Older Adults

Our study confirms that low muscle strength and reduced physical performance are significantly associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults. These findings underscore the critical importance of muscle strength and physical performance in preserving cognitive function-a decline that is not inevitable with age. Routine screening and early detection of muscle health and cognitive function are essential, and should be followed by intervention strategies targeting muscle health to mitigate cognitive decline in aging populations.