Physical activity and functional social support in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

P Steinhoff, A Reiner - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Globally, the population of older people is increasing and is estimated to reach
nearly 2.1 billion by 2050. Physical activity (PA) is one of the key components for successful …

[HTML][HTML] Do selected lifestyle parameters affect the severity and symptoms of COVID-19 among elderly patients? The retrospective evaluation of individuals from the …

J Kapusta, M Chudzik, Ż Kałuzińska-Kołat… - Journal of Infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Older individuals tend to include less physical activity in their routine and are
more prone to chronic diseases and severe medical complications, making them the most …

A Systematic Literature Review of the Relationships Between Social and Interpersonal Factors and Physical Activity Among Older Adults

JH Park, T Prochnow, JA Vigil… - American Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective This systematic literature review's purpose was to examine the social factors (eg,
social network, social support, social interaction, loneliness, and social environmental …

Predictors of sustained physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with Parkinson disease in Sweden

DM Conradsson, B Leavy, M Hagströmer… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, people with
Parkinson disease (PwPD) reported deterioration in health and physical activity. The aim of …

Capturing the features of physical activity in old adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of an Italian survey

F Gallè, EA Sabella, M Di Muzio, B Barchielli… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The restriction measures adopted to control the COVID-19 pandemic had significant
consequences on individuals' lifestyles. This study is aimed at assessing the amount and …

The seasonal variation of physical activity and quality of life during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Finnish older golfers: A cross‐sectional study

J Kettinen, M Venojärvi, A Murray… - Health Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic was associated with reduced
physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Golf is a health‐enhancing outdoor …

Insights from older adults' lived experience of physical activity and exercise during the COVID-19 lockdown in England

Z Szekeres, N Agustín-Sierra, L Zaidell… - Frontiers in Sports and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction This study investigated older adults' emotional and social experiences of
physical activity and exercise during the first Covid-19 lockdown in England. Methods …

[HTML][HTML] Changes in modifiable risk factors in women at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

K Stewen, A Droste, C Ruckes, T Elger, S Theis… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background Modifiable lifestyle factors exert a substantial influence on the development of
various diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of containment …

Physical Activity Changes From Before to During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Finland

K Lindeman, L Karavirta, J Eronen… - Journal of Aging …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
This study aimed to compare community-dwelling older adults' physical activity (PA) during
the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 to their PA levels 2 years before and investigate …

[HTML][HTML] ACTIVE SPORT PARTICIPATION AND WALKING BEFORE AND DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN A LARGE COHORT OF POLISH ADULTS: RESULTS OF …

A Szychowska, A Zimny-Zając… - International …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in daily life, including
changes in physical activity levels. This study aims to examine the impact of the pandemic …