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Seems like the obvious confounding factor is just aging: Old people have problems with hearing, and old people are also less likely to walk briskly. The subset
by krackers 5mo ago
Seems like the obvious confounding factor is just aging: Old people have problems with hearing, and old people are also less likely to walk briskly. The subset of people with undiagnosed hearing problems probably aren't taking care of their health in general.
- huhkerrf 5mo agoFrom the article: > Not only does walking speed typically decrease with age, greater levels of hearing loss are linked with slower walking speed for adults of all ages.