(1) Background: We proposed to review worldwide estimates of cognitive impairment
prevalence and incidence in adults older than 50 years of age living in the community.(2) …

Background By 2050, it has been estimated that approximately one-fifth of the population
will be made up of older adults (aged≥ 60 years). Old age often comes with cognitive …

Background There is increasing evidence that physical activity supports healthy ageing.
Exercise is helpful for cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems, among …

Background Cognitive impairment, including dementia, is a major health concern with the
increasing aging population. Preventive measures to delay cognitive decline are of utmost …

The human brain adapts to changing demands by altering its functional and structural
properties (“neuroplasticity”) which results in learning and acquiring skills. Convergent …

Objective: A number of mechanisms have been proposed through which social isolation and
loneliness may affect health, including health-related behavioral and biological factors …

Sofi F, Valecchi D, Bacci D, Abbate R, Gensini GF, Casini A, Macchi C (Centro S. Maria agli
Ulivi, Onlus IRCCS; Thrombosis Centre, University of Florence; Azienda Ospedaliero …

In the past, the role of physical activity as a life-style modulating factor has been considered
as that of a tool to balance energy intake. Although it is important to avoid obesity, physical …

Brain plasticity refers to the remarkable property of cerebral neurons to change their
structure and function in response to experience, a fundamental theoretical theme in the …

Background It is unclear whether physical activity in later life is beneficial for maintenance of
cognitive function. We performed a systematic review examining the effects of exercise on …