Simple chair-rise test signals future health risks in seniors

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260421/Simple-chair-rise-test-signals-future-health-risks-in-seniors.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=arthritis_newsletter_29_april_2026 How easily older adults can stand up from a chair may be a telling indicator of their overall quality of life. If they report difficulty rising to their feet after prolonged sitting, they are more likely to experience mental health challenges and a decline in quality of life in the years that follow.