Successful Aging in the New Millennium: The Role of Regular Physical Activity

Quest ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
New Millennium

Physical activity as a protective factor for successful aging

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (87) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Andrzej Jopkiewicz ◽  
Monika Królicka–Czerniak ◽  
Anita Zaręba
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prefrontal Cortex ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Brain

To divide the types of aging (successful, usual and impaired), as well as factors affecting this process, the protective role of physical activity was discussed in the literature. It was emphasized that physical activity is also a very important protective factor for cognitive aging - mainly executive function and memory. The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, i.e. the regions of the brain responsible for the control and course of cognitive processes, show susceptibility to stimulation, which is movement exercises, which are prevention of degenerative changes within the brain.

scholarly journals Role of Physical Activity in Mental Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Mental Well Being

Regular physical activity plays a vital role in both psychological and physiological well-being of people of all ages. Mental well-being, a psychological wellbeing, which is mostly influenced by physical activity. The purpose of the present study is to conceptually investigate the role of physical activity in mental well-being. This paper has focused on exploring physical activity and mental well-being on the basis of Review of Literature, which helped in developing the theoretical framework. The finding of this paper is that the physical activity helps to improve mental well-being. Further, managerial implications have also been discussed. This study is conceptual in nature, which needs to be empirical tested.

scholarly journals Age-related changes in microcirculation: the role of regular physical activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel V. Mikhailov ◽  
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Alexey V. Muravyov ◽  
Igor A. Osetrov ◽  
Anton A. Muravev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Changes

The Role of Regular Physical Activity in Preeclampsia Prevention

2004 ◽  
pp. 2024-2031 ◽  
Author(s):  
TRACEY L. WEISSGERBER ◽  
LARRY A. WOLFE ◽  
GREGORY A. L. DAVIES
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity
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