There is growing interest in interventions that delay, slow, and even reverse frailty. In this
narrative review, we explore the evidence on exercise, nutrition, medication optimisation …

Background The increasing prevalence of frailty with age is becoming a public health priority
in countries with ageing populations. Pre-frailty presents a window of opportunity to prevent …

Positive psychology interventions are an effective means for cultivating flourishing,
addressing low levels of wellbeing, and preventing languishing. Peer-led interventions can …

Background Exercise is increasingly being recognized to counteract specific complications
of Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to explore exercise experiences and …

Resistance training (RT) is beneficial for older adults, particularly to support living
independently in their home. However, fewer than 25% of older adults in Australia …

Background Community volunteering is defined as voluntary participation in activities and
services to benefit the local community. It has potential benefits to promote social, physical …

Background Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can
lead to functional and cognitive decline, increasing dementia risk. There is a pressing need …

Physical activity is an effective, proactive intervention to reduce or reverse frailty and
functional decline. However, uncertainty exists about the feasibility and impact of resistance …

Background The Housing Collaborative project at Eastern Virginia Medical School has
developed a method of adapting public health guidance from public housing communities …

This thesis investigated the feasibility and impact of a resistance training (RT) intervention
on multidimensional health and physical function in frail and pre-frail older adults living in …