Cross-Sectional and Prospective Relationship Between Low-to-Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases in Older Adults From 13 European Countries.

CONCLUSION: Engaging in LMPA is associated with reduced risk for chronic diseases in European older men and women. Even the practice of LMPA once a week seems to be enough to diminish the risk of having chronic diseases.
PMID: 29809087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - May 30, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research