Re-Engagement in Physical Activity Slows the Decline in Older Adults' Well-Being - A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity is recommended for older adults; however, the benefits of previous active engagement in physical activity that can be sustained after one becomes inactive remain to be determined. This study investigated the longitudinal associations between physical activity engagement patterns and older adults' well-being. This population-based cohort study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study between 2015 and 2020. People aged 60 years and above were included, and they were categorized as active engagers if they reported engaging in at least 10 min of moderate and/or vigorous exercise consecutively per week in each survey year. Older adults' well-being was evaluated using the healthy aging score, and geographical variations were visualized. The generalized

SUBMITTER: Tam HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742160 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature