Physical activity in elderly and its effect on diseases – II

Volume: 54 Number: 0 September 1, 2015
  • Çetin İşleğen
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Physical activity in elderly and its effect on diseases – II

Abstract

Regular exercise benefits older adults through improved overall health (prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, hipertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, depresion and anksiyete etc.) and physical fitness (reversing or at least slowing declines in aerobic power and capacity, strenght, proprioception, flexibility), increased opportunities for social contacts, gains in cerebral function, lower rates of mortality and fewer years of disability in latter life. The effects of exercise on the mobility and independence of the elderly are also primary concern, their maintenance being an important exercise goal. It is important that individuals who are still working are encouraged to maintain their health and fitness to lengthen their careers and to have healthier later years of life. This review surveys the evidence that supports the position that physical activity is a necessary component for the development and maintenance of the physiological resources that are foundational to physical and cognitive functioning and ‘living well' in one's later year.

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Çetin İşleğen

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September 1, 2015

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September 1, 2015

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Year 2015 Volume: 54 Number: 0

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1.Çetin İşleğen. Yaşlılarda fizik aktivite ve hastalıklara etkisi – II. EJM. 2015 Sep. 1;54. doi:10.19161/etd.344145

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