Cross-Sectional Associations Between Health Behaviors and Intrinsic Capacity Among Older People in Taiwan Across Different Settings: The Role of Regular Physical Activity Engagement.

A cross-sectional study of older adults in Taiwan examined how various health behaviors relate to intrinsic capacity—a WHO concept encompassing physical and mental functional reserves—across community and institutional settings. Regular physical activity emerged as a key factor associated with higher intrinsic capacity, underscoring its potential role in healthy aging interventions. These findings are relevant to physical therapists designing prevention-focused programs for older populations.

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