Objectives To effectively reduce loneliness in older adults, interventions should be based on
firm evidence regarding risk factors for loneliness in that population. This systematic review …

Abstract Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and
Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength …

Background Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
are essential for independent living and are predictors of morbidity and mortality in older …

Background Physical therapy can prevent functional impairments and improve the quality of
life of patients after hospital discharge. However, the effect of early mobilization on patients …

Sarcopenia is defined as the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength or physical
performance. Increased amounts of adipose tissue often accompany sarcopenia, a condition …

The rapid pace of environmental change in the Anthropocene necessitates the development
of a new suite of tools for measuring ecosystem dynamics. Sentinel species can provide …

Background Engaging in physical activity (PA) and avoiding sedentary behavior (SB) are
important for healthy ageing with benefits including the mitigation of disability and mortality …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide due
to increasingly pervasive obesogenic lifestyle changes. Obesity poses unprecedented …

Objectives To assess the validity of the WHO concept of intrinsic capacity in a longitudinal
study of ageing; to identify whether this overall measure disaggregated into biologically …

Background Sarcopenia and cognitive impairment are two of the most prevalent causes of
disability in the aging population. Despite the vast amount of research that has been done to …