PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY AND HEALTH IN OLD-AGE

Authors
MCMURDO MET
Citation
Met. Mcmurdo, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY AND HEALTH IN OLD-AGE, Scottish Medical Journal, 42(5), 1997, pp. 154-155
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Scottish Medical Journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
00369330
Volume
42
Issue
5
Year of publication
1997
Pages
154 - 155
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-9330(1997)42:5<154:PAHIO>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy life at all ages, and mounting scientific evidence has linked exercise to a wide array of physical and mental health benefits. This article will highlight some recent advances in knowledge. It will explore common my ths that discourage the largely sedentary older population of the UK f rom changing their exercise habits.