Physical activity and diet are essential for maintaining good health and preventing the
development of non-communicable diseases, especially in the older adults. One aspect that …

Independence and quality of life of postmenopausal women are influenced by functional
status. Nutrition and physical activity impact functional changes through changes in body …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the association of age (young,
midlife, and older) and activity level (active and sedentary), determined by a pedometer, with …

Abstract Physical activity levels are low amongst adults, particularly older women, and much
health promotion is concerned with increasing exercise as a means of improving physical …

Background For midlife and older women, this period of their life is associated with an
increase in risk factors for the development of chronic medical conditions. Data confirms the …

Regular physical activity provides numerous health benefits, including the reduction in risks
of coronary heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, colon cancer, and …

The dramatic increase in the older adult population necessitates health promotion efforts to
maintain and improve the health of this vulnerable population. The majority of older adults …

Expected life span is gradually increasing worldwide. Healthy dietary and exercise habits
contribute to healthy ageing. Certain types of diet can prevent or reduce obesity, and may …

BACKGROUND Aging is associated with an increased risk of women dying from coronary
heart disease as well as from all causes combined. Alterations in the major biological risk …

This chapter considers the interaction of habitual physical activity and chronic disease
expression in the older woman, with an aim to identify the intersection of these fields as they …