An increase in social activity over time is beneficial in the reversal of frailty, researchers say. Photo: Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS
Going on holiday, reading newspapers, having meals out and spending time with friends and family can help to reduce an elderly man's risk of frailty, a UK study suggests.
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Being more sociable can even be "beneficial" for frailty reversal among the elderly, researchers found.
Frailty refers to a person's mental and physical resilience, or their ability to bounce back and recover from illness and injury, according to Age UK .
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