Title |
Exercise training as a preventive tool for age-related disorders: a brief review
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Published in |
Clinics, May 2013
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DOI | 10.6061/clinics/2013(05)20 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac |
Abstract |
Aging populations are a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing countries. This issue raises serious concerns for both governments and the general population. Regular participation in physical activity and/or exercise training programs can minimize the physiological alterations that occur during aging and may contribute to improvements in health and well-being. The present review will discuss the role of regular exercise training in preventing age-related physiological decline and, consequently, associated chronic diseases. Compelling evidence that regular exercise and/or physical activity can improve quality of life, prevent or control the development of chronic disease and increase life expectancy is shown. In summary, regular exercise training and/or physical activity has an important influence on aging and may help to prevent age-related disorders. |
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United Kingdom | 2 | 25% |
Brazil | 1 | 13% |
Chile | 1 | 13% |
United States | 1 | 13% |
Canada | 1 | 13% |
Unknown | 2 | 25% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Scientists | 4 | 50% |
Members of the public | 4 | 50% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
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Australia | 1 | <1% |
Brazil | 1 | <1% |
Israel | 1 | <1% |
Denmark | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 135 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
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Student > Master | 24 | 17% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 14 | 10% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 12 | 9% |
Researcher | 10 | 7% |
Other | 24 | 17% |
Unknown | 44 | 31% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 20 | 14% |
Sports and Recreations | 19 | 14% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 10 | 7% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 6% |
Engineering | 6 | 4% |
Other | 26 | 19% |
Unknown | 51 | 36% |