Age is a primary risk factor for a number of chronic diseases including mobility disability,
cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and cancer. Most physical activity …

Human gait depends on a complex interplay of major parts of the nervous, musculoskeletal
and cardiorespiratory systems. The individual gait pattern is influenced by age, personality …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of home-based
exercise programmes on measures of physical-fitness in healthy older adults. Seventeen …

Background Balance and resistance training can improve healthy older adults' balance and
muscle strength. Delivering such exercise programs at home without supervision may …

Background The objective of this study was to derive evidence-based physical activity
guidelines for the general Dutch population. Methods Two systematic reviews were …

Background Gait speed and cognitive performance tend to decline with age. A better
understanding of the dynamics of the association between gait speed and cognitive status …

Background Previous reviews have shown balance in older adults to be improved with
exercise. However, it is currently unclear whether postural control, indicated by centre of …

The decline in cognitive and motor functions with age affects the performance of the aging
healthy population in many daily life activities. Physical activity appears to mitigate this …

Early identification of individuals at risk for cognitive decline may facilitate the selection of
those who benefit most from interventions. Current models predicting cognitive decline …

Purpose Social isolation in older adults is a major public health problem and associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. There are limited data on the association between social …