Benefits of Regular Physical Activity in Older Adults
The benefits of regular physical activity in older adults are extensive. Regular physical activity reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, thromboembolic stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, breast cancer, anxiety, and depression. Of particular importance to older adults, there is substantial evidence that physical activity reduces risk of falls and injuries from falls, prevents or mitigates functional limitations, and is effective therapy for many chronic diseases. Clinical practice guidelines identify a substantial therapeutic role for physical activity in coronary heart disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, elevated cholesterol, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, claudication, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clinical practice guidelines identify a role for physical activity in the management of depression and anxiety disorders, dementia, pain, congestive heart failure, syncope, and stroke, prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism, back pain, and constipation. There is some evidence that physical activity prevents or delays cognitive impairment and disability, and improves sleep.
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