Physical inactivity is one of the most prevalent major health risk factors, with 8 in 10 US
adults not meeting aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines, and is associated with a …

A substantial loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia), a decreased regenerative
capacity, and a compromised physical performance are hallmarks of aging skeletal muscle …

Arterial stiffness progressively increases with aging and is an independent predictor of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Evidence supports that there are sex differences in the …

Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior increase the risk of chronic illness
and death. The newest generation of “wearable” activity trackers offers potential as a …

Background: Wearable activity trackers are promising as interventions that offer guidance
and support for increasing physical activity and health-focused tracking. Most adults do not …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both
men and women in developed societies. Age is the greatest risk factor for CVD due largely …

Arterial stiffening occurs with age and is closely associated with the progression of
cardiovascular disease. Stiffening is most often studied at the level of the whole vessel …

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults Page 1 Copyright @ 200 by the American
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Although aging does not itself cause heart failure (HF), it does lower the threshold for
manifestation of the disease. As the populations of most developed countries continue to …

Arterial stiffness is a growing epidemic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular
events, dementia, and death. Decreased compliance of the central vasculature alters arterial …