University of Sharjah Apr 21 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. The findings are reported in a large cohort study published in the journal Calcified Tissue International . Led by Prof. M. Azhar Hussain of the University of