Results
No significant associations were found between any inflammatory or neurological marker with HR-OoL or well-being, with the exception that lower perceptions of the HR-QoL vitality subscale were associated with higher levels of hs-CRP [unstandardized beta-coefficient (β): -1.50; 95% CI: -2.53, -0.46; P = 0.004] and Z-scores in the pro-inflammatory composite score (β = -2.06; 95% CI: -3.49, -0.62; P = 0.005). Conclusions/implications: In elderly people residing in independent living retirement communities, there was no consistent evidence indicating that circulating inflammatory or neurological markers were associated with the key physical or mental HR-QoL domains or overall well-being. This suggests that these biomarkers may not be effective predictors in relatively healthy communities, and may be more beneficial in frail or clinical populations. Clinical Trials registry: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12613001161718). http://www.anzctr.org.au/.
