Background Increasing self-efficacy is an effective mechanism for increasing physical
activity, especially for older people. Purpose The aim of this review was to identify behaviour …

Background In older adults, diminished balance is associated with reduced physical
functioning and an increased risk of falling. This is an update of a Cochrane review first …

Objective Physical activity can be an effective means of prevention and therapy of many
psychosomatic disorders. It can also have a significant impact on the quality of life of older …

Background: exercise may reduce depressive symptoms both in healthy aged populations
and in old patients diagnosed with MDD, but few specific analysis were conducted on the …

Background Depression is a major health problem for community-dwelling elderly adults.
Since limited resources are available to decrease the high prevalence of depressive …

A growing body of evidence shows that physical activity can be a cost-effective and safe
intervention for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems. As …

Background Older people's participation in structured exercise programs to improve balance
and mobility is low. Senior Dance is an alternative option, as it may provide a safe and fun …

Background It is widely acknowledged that mental health disorders are common in older
adults and that depression is one of the most serious threats to the mental health of older …

Background It is widely acknowledged that mental disorders are common in old age and that
depression is one of the most serious threats to the mental health of older adults. The lives of …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a community‐based health
promotion program targeting people with hypertension and high cholesterol. A pre …