American journal of preventive medicine
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Although previous studies show the benefits of certain health behaviors in reducing physical disability in older people, their effects on functional limitation, an antecedent of disability, are not well established. This study aims to identify health behavioral practices that affect recovery from functional limitations in older adults. ⋯ Health behaviors, especially physical activity, contribute to an older person's functional independence. The benefit of an increased number of health practices on recovery from functional limitations suggests that targeting multiple behavioral risks may help delay the onset of disability in later life.