Background It is well known that physical activity (PA) has health benefits. This study aimed
to examine physical activity carried out by the senior (over 50) participants and its relation to …

Hypertension is a serious medical condition, and yet it is preventable. 1, 2 Previous studies
have emphasised that participation in vigorous and moderate physical activity, a low-sodium …

Background With increases in life expectancy, it is important to understand the influence of
aging on gait, given that this activity is related to the independence of older adults and may …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Environmental and population characteristics seem to
influence the variation in cutoff points of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) for …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Existence of an association between sedentary behavior and
frailty among older adults has been suggested. However, there is a lack of studies …

Accessibility is a critical interior design consideration that increases performance level and
allows older adults to be independent and physically active in their daily activities. This study …

The objective of this study was to compare the functional performance of community-
dwelling older adults of both sexes and investigate the possible mediation aspects that may …

This article aims to identify the prevalence of and factors associated with dynapenic
abdominal obesity (DAO) in older adults in a city in the northern region of Brazil. A cross …

This article analyses how physical activity reinforces each of the dimensions (mental,
physical, social, etc.) of the health-related quality of life concept. To that end, we determined …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Vitamin D has relationships with pathogenesis and
inflammation pathways in many diseases. Its deficiency may make clinicians think not only of …