The interrelationships among insomnia, frailty, anxiety, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

The interrelationships among insomnia, frailty, anxiety, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Xue-Qiao Wang

  • Yan-Xin Wang

  • Zhao-Hao Ye

  • Zhi-Lin Zhang

  • Xun Pan

  • Xi-Chen Wang

  • June 12, 2026

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    The study involved 108 insomnia patients to explore relationships among insomnia, anxiety, frailty, and cognitive function in older adults.

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    Pre-frailty significantly moderated the relationship between insomnia and anxiety, indicating a stronger link in pre-frail individuals.

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    Insomnia severity and frailty independently predicted cognitive function, highlighting their roles in cognitive impairment.

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    The anxiety-mediated pathway from insomnia to cognitive decline was significant in both robust and pre-frail individuals.

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    The findings suggest that integrated interventions targeting insomnia, anxiety, and pre-frailty may help preserve cognitive health.

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The interrelationships among insomnia, frailty, anxiety, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study

  • by Xue-Qiao Wang, Yan-Xin Wang, Zhao-Hao Ye, Zhi-Lin Zhang, Xun Pan, Xi-Chen Wang

  • June 12, 2026

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