Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.

Study reveals that meeting physical activity guidelines has a stronger impact on reducing mortality risk with age, while the influence of other health factors diminishes over time. Study: Physical ...

“Physical activity is underused as a health intervention both in the community and in the delivery of health care for older adults. Age, frailty, or existing functional impairments should not be ...

Almost half of the world’s older population is at risk of becoming frail 1. At the same time, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases significantly, affecting 70–80% of older adults 2. As ...

The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

Objective To understand the associations of trajectories and accumulation of physical activity (PA) over adulthood with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality. Design Systematic ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests reduced movement may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults. Image credit: Organic Media/Getty Images A study of more than 2,500 adults aged 50 and older ...

Poorer gross motor skills, such as the ability to walk quickly, run, or jump, may explain some of the correlation between being born prematurely and the tendency to engage less in physical activity.