Exercise, an Rx

Submitted by Dr. JG Kaplan on Tue, 2010-01-26 11:07

Virtually all diseases and bio-psycho-social conditions that culminate in physical disabilities, particularly in older adults, are from biological aging, environmental exposure and/or adverse personal lifestyle choices (eg, physical inactivity).


"It is also now well established that higher quantities of physical activity have beneficial effects on numerous age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, falls and hip fracture, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, low fitness and obesity, and decreased functional capacity, all conditions that greatly increase the risk of reduced independence in late life.3 Regular physical activity has also been associated with greater longevity as well as reduced risk of physical disability and dependence, the most important health outcome, even more than death, for most older people."

Jeff Williamson, MD, MHS; Marco Pahor, MD. "Evidence Regarding the Benefits of Physical Exercise." Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(2):124-125.

Also, "Nonsurgical Weight Loss for Extreme Obesity in Primary Care Settings: Results of the Louisiana Obese Subjects Study." (same issue/journal)

Original Investigations

  • Physical Activity at Midlife in Relation to Successful Survival in Women at Age 70 Years or Older

  • Effects of the DASH Diet Alone and in Combination With Exercise and Weight Loss on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Men and Women With High Blood Pressure: The ENCORE Study

  • A Randomized Trial of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet vs Orlistat Plus a Low-Fat Diet for Weight Loss

  • Effects of Exercise Programs to Prevent Decline in Health-Related Quality of Life in Highly Deconditioned Institutionalized Elderly Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Resistance Training and Executive Functions: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Exercise Effects on Bone Mineral Density, Falls, Coronary Risk Factors, and Health Care Costs in Older Women: The Randomized Controlled Senior Fitness and Prevention (SEFIP) Study

  • Physical Activity and Incident Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Persons: The INVADE Study
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