14-08-2024 | Mehmet Akif İpek, Ayşe Cansin Yıldırım, Egemen Büyükbudak, João Tomás, Sandy Severino, Luis Sousa
The article "Physical Activity and Successful Aging: Community-Based Interventions for Health Promotion" by Mehmet Akif İpek, Ayşe Cansın Yıldırım, Egemen Büyükbudak, João Tomás, Sandy Severino, and Luís Sousa, explores the importance of physical activity in promoting healthy aging. The authors highlight that as the global population ages, maintaining health and well-being becomes increasingly crucial. They emphasize the benefits of light physical activity (LPA) for older adults, including improved functional ability, reduced risk of chronic illnesses, and enhanced mental well-being.
The review discusses the negative impacts of physical inactivity, such as decreased muscle mass, bone density, and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. It also addresses the psychological benefits of physical activity, including reduced depression and anxiety. The authors recommend creating and implementing training programs that encourage older adults to engage in frequent, light physical activities.
Key findings from recent research support the effectiveness of LPA in improving health outcomes. For instance, aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, and swimming have been shown to preserve cognitive function and slow cognitive decline. Additionally, e-health interventions have been effective in increasing physical activity levels among older adults.
The article concludes that physical activity programs can significantly contribute to successful aging by enhancing physical, mental, and social well-being. It recommends prescribing moderate physical exercise for older adults living in the community to reduce early mortality and healthcare costs.The article "Physical Activity and Successful Aging: Community-Based Interventions for Health Promotion" by Mehmet Akif İpek, Ayşe Cansın Yıldırım, Egemen Büyükbudak, João Tomás, Sandy Severino, and Luís Sousa, explores the importance of physical activity in promoting healthy aging. The authors highlight that as the global population ages, maintaining health and well-being becomes increasingly crucial. They emphasize the benefits of light physical activity (LPA) for older adults, including improved functional ability, reduced risk of chronic illnesses, and enhanced mental well-being.
The review discusses the negative impacts of physical inactivity, such as decreased muscle mass, bone density, and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. It also addresses the psychological benefits of physical activity, including reduced depression and anxiety. The authors recommend creating and implementing training programs that encourage older adults to engage in frequent, light physical activities.
Key findings from recent research support the effectiveness of LPA in improving health outcomes. For instance, aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, and swimming have been shown to preserve cognitive function and slow cognitive decline. Additionally, e-health interventions have been effective in increasing physical activity levels among older adults.
The article concludes that physical activity programs can significantly contribute to successful aging by enhancing physical, mental, and social well-being. It recommends prescribing moderate physical exercise for older adults living in the community to reduce early mortality and healthcare costs.