Medical reports don’t always reveal how well an older person is really doing — but leg strength often does. Many people in their seventies who can still shop for groceries, take public transportation, and travel independently share a common trait: strong legs, steady balance, and little reliance on others.
By contrast, many seniors are not sidelined by a major illness, but by a single fall that slowly leads to reduced mobility. In that sense, maintaining leg strength plays a quiet but critical role in preserving independence as we age.
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