The impact of physical activity on healthy ageing trajectories: evidence from eight cohort studies.

Darío Moreno-AgostinoChristina DaskalopoulouYu-Tzu WuArtemis KoukounariJosep Maria HaroStefanos TyrovolasDemosthenes B PanagiotakosMartin PrinceA Matthew Prina

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2020)

Our findings suggest a positive impact of physical activity on healthy ageing, attenuating declines in health and functioning. Physical activity promotion should be a key focus of healthy ageing policies to prevent disability and fast deterioration in health.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
healthcare
body mass index
mental health
health information
multiple sclerosis
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
risk assessment
climate change