title: Physical activity and health in old age.
abstract: Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy life at all ages, and mounting scientific evidence has linked exercise to a wide array of physical and mental health benefits. This article will highlight some recent advances in knowledge. It will explore common myths that discourage the largely sedentary older population of the UK from changing their exercise habits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School. metmcmurdo@ninewells.dundee.ac.uk
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: McMurdo
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male