Evidence for the health benefits of physical activity among older women is robust. 1 Regular
exercise has been associated with protective effects for cognitive decline and mortality; …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the national prevalence of reported receipt of clinician exercise
counseling across four age groups of women (50–64, 65–74, 75–84, and≥ 85) and to …

Older adults 65 years of age and older compose 13% of the US population according to the
US Census of 2010, an increase of 15% when compared with the previous census of the …

“If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.” Eubie Blake
Sedentary persons who improve their physical fitness are less likely to die of all causes and …

Physical activity (PA) is decreased among older adults aged 65 years and older, the most
rapidly growing age group in the United States (US). Between 20 to 50% of older adults are …

Aging is a complex process that involves the interaction of both physiologic and behavioral
factors. Generally, as people grow older, the basal metabolic rate slows; blood pressure …

“It is with great pleasure that I encourage you all to read and share the amazing wealth of
information provided in this edition of The Annual Review of Gerontology... This volume …

Physical activity clearly has benefits for the health and well-being of women and men of all
ages, and activity may well be particularly beneficial for older individuals. Physical gains and …

Two-thirds of all adults age 65 or older are either irregularly active or completely sedentary.
With this inactivity comes an increased risk of chronic diseases, including coronary heart …

Background “Social change is slow; it requires persistence over time, one person, one
action at a time. We are still working to realize the promise of Title IX.”-Donna A. Lopiano …