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Ageing, Physical Activity and Health

Author : Karin Volkwein-Caplan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351684647
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Ageing, Physical Activity and Health written by Karin Volkwein-Caplan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most pressing questions facing society today is how to care for its burgeoning elderly population. By the year 2050, experts predict that one-third of the world’s population will be over 60 years old. Health promotion for the elderly is therefore becoming an increasingly important topic in public policy and planning. This book examines the challenges presented by an ageing global population, our varying expectations of healthy ageing, and the importance of exercise and physical activity for the elderly. Drawing on empirical research from around the world, it considers the factors that influence health and well-being in later life and compares practices and policies designed to promote healthy ageing. It presents case studies from 15 countries spanning Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia, and sheds light on how attitudes to physical activity differ across nations, regions and cultures. Ageing, Physical Activity and Health: International Perspectives is important reading for all students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in physical activity, public health, exercise science or gerontology.

Exercise

Author : National Institute on Aging
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exercise written by National Institute on Aging and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Exercise!

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

Author : Danielle R. Bouchard
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492592161
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults written by Danielle R. Bouchard and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond aging theories and examine the physiological and physical impacts of aging. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults takes a close look at the physical implications of the aging process and how health, physical activity, and exercise interact in aging adults. With an international team of contributors composed of leading experts from across the field of gerontology, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented, focusing on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging. Presented in an integrated and cohesive manner, this text is organized into four parts. Part I covers the theoretical foundations of biological aging, the implications of aging theories on medical research, and the social and economic impacts of demographic shifts due to population aging and global population size. Part II addresses age-related changes to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Part III covers the physical effects of aging on other dimensions of life, including balance, motor control, and physical functions. Part IV focuses on exercise and older adults, taking an in-depth look at exercise measurements and the main barriers to regular exercise. One full chapter is devoted to recommendations for optimizing health for the general public, while another chapter is focused on performance by elite older athletes who exercise beyond functional fitness. Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions highlight key concepts and promote learning retention. Behavior Check sidebars look at the impacts of aging on behavior, how behavior affects physical health and activity, and how changes in behavior can improve everyday living. Functional Fitness Checkup sidebars focus on the performance of daily movements that are vital for older adults who want to maintain their physical independence. Putting It Into Practice elements provide examples of real-life application of the concepts presented, facilitating a practical understanding of how to use the content to benefit clients. A definitive resource for students and health care professionals who study physical aging, conduct clinical research, or work with older adults as clients and patients, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults helps readers understand the aging process and its effects on movement, exercise, and other dimensions of life.

Physical Activity and Health in the Elderly

Author : Alexandrina Lobo
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1608051005
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity and Health in the Elderly written by Alexandrina Lobo and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2010-12-30 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Physical inactivity is not only an individual's personal problem but is identified as a serious public health issue. Prolonged inactivity that occurs among many elderly persons tends to lead into a gradual decrease in all components of physical fitness, t"

Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309217105
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last 25 years, life expectancy at age 50 in the United States has been rising, but at a slower pace than in many other high-income countries, such as Japan and Australia. This difference is particularly notable given that the United States spends more on health care than any other nation. Concerned about this divergence, the National Institute on Aging asked the National Research Council to examine evidence on its possible causes. According to Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries, the nation's history of heavy smoking is a major reason why lifespans in the United States fall short of those in many other high-income nations. Evidence suggests that current obesity levels play a substantial part as well. The book reports that lack of universal access to health care in the U.S. also has increased mortality and reduced life expectancy, though this is a less significant factor for those over age 65 because of Medicare access. For the main causes of death at older ages -- cancer and cardiovascular disease -- available indicators do not suggest that the U.S. health care system is failing to prevent deaths that would be averted elsewhere. In fact, cancer detection and survival appear to be better in the U.S. than in most other high-income nations, and survival rates following a heart attack also are favorable. Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries identifies many gaps in research. For instance, while lung cancer deaths are a reliable marker of the damage from smoking, no clear-cut marker exists for obesity, physical inactivity, social integration, or other risks considered in this book. Moreover, evaluation of these risk factors is based on observational studies, which -- unlike randomized controlled trials -- are subject to many biases.

Aging, Physical Activity, and Health

Author : Roy J. Shephard
Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Aging, Physical Activity, and Health written by Roy J. Shephard and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Aging, Physical Activity, and Health, Roy J. Shephard, one of the world's leading authorities on exercise science, reviews and synthesizes the scientific literature on the physiological changes of aging and how regular physical activity affects the aging process.Shephard's critical analysis features the latest theories on how aging and exercise affect such medical conditions as cardiorespiratory disease, musculoskeletal diseases, metabolic health, mental function, and general well-being. He provides conclusive physiological evidence that exercise is effective for reducing the risk of many diseases, maximizing independence, and improving the quality of life for the elderly. Shephard also discusses the economic and social consequences of an aging society.More than 1, 700 references make this book an excellent resource for those who want to investigate specific areas of aging and activity.

Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging

Author : Albert W. Taylor
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492597252
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging written by Albert W. Taylor and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This text is written explicitly for readers with an interest in the aging process and the effects that exercise has on the quality of life and various diseases and maladies of the aging population. It is expected that the readers using this book as a course textbook or as auxiliary reading for a course, will have taken at least an introductory course in human physiology. The text refers throughout to the three groups in the aging and health spectrum, average aging individuals, the frail elderly and Masters Athletes"--

Physical Activity and Aging

Author : Roy J. Shephard
Publisher : Rockville, Md. : Aspen Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity and Aging written by Roy J. Shephard and published by Rockville, Md. : Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rewritten and updated comprehensive text explores how to improve adaptation to aging through personal fitness.

Digital Health Technology for Better Aging

Author : Giuseppe Andreoni
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030726630
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Digital Health Technology for Better Aging written by Giuseppe Andreoni and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the multidisciplinary approach needed to tackle better aging. Aging populations are one of the 21st century’s biggest challenges. National health systems are forced to adapt in order to provide adequate and affordable care. Innovation, driven by digital technology, is a key to improving quality of life and encouraging healthy living. Well-designed technology keeps people empowered, independent, and mobile; however, despite widespread adoption of ICT in day-to-day life, digital health technologies have yet to catch on. To this end, technology needs to be effective, usable, cheap, and designed to ensure the security of the managed data. In the era of mHealth, mobile technology, and social design, this book describes, in six sections, the collaboration of polytechnic know-how and social science and health sectors in the creation of a system for encouraging people to engage in healthy behavior and achieve a better quality of life.

Educating the Student Body

Author : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309283140
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.

Grand Challenges of Our Aging Society

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309152011
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Grand Challenges of Our Aging Society written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging populations are generating both challenges and opportunities for societies around the globe. Increases in longevity and improvements in health raise many questions. What steps can be taken to optimize physical and cognitive health and productivity across the life span? How will older people finance their retirement and health care? What will be the macroeconomic implications of an aging population? How will communities be shaped by the shift in age structure? What global interconnections will affect how each society handles the aging of its population? To address these questions, the National Academies organized a symposium, summarized in the present volume, to determine how best to contribute to an evidence-based dialogue on population aging that will shape policies and programs. Presentations in the fields of biology, public health, medicine, informatics, macroeconomics, finance, urban planning, and engineering approached the challenges of aging from many different angles. The presenters reviewed the current state of knowledge in their respective fields, identifying areas of consensus and controversy and delineating the priority questions for further research and policy development.

WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Author :
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9240014888
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Exercise, Aging and Health

Author : Sandra O'Brien Cousins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317763459
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Exercise, Aging and Health written by Sandra O'Brien Cousins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for professionals in gerontology, sports psychology, health psychology, physical education and social science programs that deal with older populations and community resources, this book first discusses the pros and cons of physical activity for older persons. It then explores the theoretical reasons for which older people do not pursue physical activity and how to overcome this reluctance. There is a model included, as well as implications for future social policy.

Physical Activity & Health

Author : Jerome E. Kotecki
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284130045
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity & Health written by Jerome E. Kotecki and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Activity and Health, Fifth Edition offers expert knowledge based on the latest scientific evidence from physical activity and health research along with a variety of instructive elements that assist and encourage students in developing a personalized physical activity and health plan. The goal of the book is to introduce concepts and to develop the skills and interest to make physical activity a life-long habit. This text equips students with the information, skills, and practical know-how to gain control of their health and decide what to do and how and when to do it.

Healthy Ageing and Physical Activity

Author : NSW Health
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780734730121
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Healthy Ageing and Physical Activity written by NSW Health and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine

Author : Alan J. Sinclair
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119954142
Total Pages : 3453 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine written by Alan J. Sinclair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 3453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM

Ageing, Physical Activity, Recreation and Wellbeing

Author : Barbara Humberstone
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 144389804X
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Ageing, Physical Activity, Recreation and Wellbeing written by Barbara Humberstone and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will serve to raise awareness of ways of healthy ageing that are facilitated by different forms of, and approaches to, physical activity, exercise and recreation. It presents a collection of studies focusing on the effectiveness of different methods that promote an active lifestyle among communities and older people in general. The contributions draw upon qualitative and quantitative paradigms that have ‘active ageing’ at the core of their investigations. The book imparts knowledge about recent advances in physical activity, recreation and wellbeing initiatives that will benefit the academic community and the wider public. It will also dispel myths about ageing and physical activity, ‘trouble’ popular notions of ageing, and present different intervention strategies and approaches that will serve to improve older peoples’ lives and develop an understanding of active and healthy ageing. Examples are drawn from both global and local perspectives, walking initiatives, exercise classes for the over 50s, a ‘dancing the tango for the D/deaf’ project, an inter-generational dance project, ‘Movers and Shakers’ exercise intervention studies, and yoga/swimming and windsurfing case studies.