Effects of a Web-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Metabolism in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Wijsman, Carolien A (Author), Westendorp, Rudi GJ (Author), Verhagen, Evert ALM (Author), Catt, Michael (Author), Slagboom, P Eline (Author), de Craen, Anton JM (Author), Broekhuizen, Karen (Author), van Mechelen, Willem (Author), van Heemst, Diana (Author), van der Ouderaa, Frans (Author), Mooijaart, Simon P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2013-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundLack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of Web-assisted interventions for increasing physical activity and improving metabolism in older individuals holds great pr...