The relation between physical activity and sleep in older adults. The associations with movement behaviours and effects of a real-life lifestyle program. KU Leuven
Both physical activity and sleep have been identified as crucial determinants of healthy ageing. However, as people age, they become less physically active and more sedentary. Sleep quantity and sleep quality also tend to decline with ageing, resulting in one in two older adults suffering from sleep problems. Even if the decline in sleep does not result in a diagnosed sleep problem, it has far reaching consequences for an individuals’ health ...