Aim: The aim of this research was to produce evidence‐based recommendations on
physical activity designed to improve and maintain the health of older Australians. Methods …

Background Physical activity has a range of health benefits for older people. The aim of this
study was to determine physical activity prevalence and attitudes amongst respondents to a …

Background Physical activity (PA) in older people is critically important in the prevention of
disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. Little is known …

The world population is aging. With increased life expectancy comes increased risk of major
health problems that affect the health and well-being of older adults. Adequate levels of …

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SERIES FOR HEALTHY AGEING - | THE HEIDELE ERG GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING …

This paper examines the risk factors that influence physical activity levels among a
representative sample of older people in England and their awareness of the Chief Medical …

Physical function (ie, aerobic capacity, gait speed, and muscle strength) has been proposed
as a biomarker of healthy ageing, as it is predictive of adverse health events, disability, and …

From 19th to 22nd November 2018, 26 researchers representing nine countries and a
variety of academic disciplines met in Snekkersten, Denmark, to reach evidence-based …

Background Physical inactivity accounts for 9% of all deaths worldwide and is among the top
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …

Background Research evidence on the importance of physical activity for prevention and
delay of long-term conditions is strong. However, activity rates decline substantially over the …