Complementing these findings, a seminal systematic review and meta-analysis from 2017 quantified multiple built-environment correlates of older adults’ overall physical activity and walking.

Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

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.

A study reveals that sustained physical activity slows cognitive decline in older adults. Data from over 13,000 participants ...

Objective To examine the associations of accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time with all-cause mortality in older Japanese adults. Methods A total of 1723 independent Japanese ...

Physical activity has long been associated with a variety of health benefits, but a new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) reveals an additional advantage: slowing cognitive decline in older ...

A neuroimaging study of older adults found that those who spent more time sitting tended to have worse episodic memory. They ...

Regular exercise is particularly important for older adults, as reduced physical activity contributes to the loss of strength and stamina that comes with aging. Staying physically active can help ...

In summary, mental health challenges are common in the elderly population, but they are often missed or left untreated.