Aging and inactivity-capitalizing on the protective effect of planned physical activity in old age

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 89-97

  Mechling, Heinz ^a   Netz, Yael ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BONN   (Germany)

^b WINGATE INSTITUTE   (Israel)

Author keywords

Aging; Inactivity; Physical and mental health; Planned physical activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 76149122112     PISSN: 18137253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11556-009-0052-y     Document Type: Review

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