All nations which have undergone a nutrition transition have experienced increased
frequency and falling latency of chronic degenerative diseases, which are largely driven by …

Mobility restrictions in older adults are common and increase the likelihood of negative
health outcomes and premature mortality. The effect of built environment on mobility in older …

Latin American populations may present patterns of sociodemographic, ethnic and cultural
diversity that can defy current universal models of healthy aging. The potential combination …

Background: Physical activity tracking wearable devices have emerged as an increasingly
popular method for consumers to assess their daily activity and calories expended …

Background regular physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. It is
associated with better physical and cognitive functioning in later life and with increased life …

The human body is designed for activity. For most of our history, physical activity was
required for survival, but technological advances have eliminated much of the need for hard …

Heyn P, Abreu BC, Ottenbacher KJ. The effects of exercise training on elderly persons with
cognitive impairment and dementia: a meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 85 …

On the political and policy front, interest has increased in making communities more “age-
friendly”, an ongoing trend since the World Health Organization launched its global Age …

Background Physical activity (PA) levels in older adults decline with age. The prevalence
and correlates of adherence to current UK PA guidelines in older adults has not been …

An abundance of epidemiological research confirms the benefits of physical activity in
reducing risk of various age-related morbidities and all-cause mortality. Analysis of the …