Spotlight on Aging: Anthropological Factors Impacting Physiology, Prevention and Management of Aging Conditions

Given that life span of an average human being is increasing, it is forecasted that the world's population over 60 years will increase at a never before rate. For that reason there is a worldwide concern for health status in older adults, increased need to prevent their physical incompetence and develop strategies to promote their quality of life. The physiological and biomechanical changes in human aging are well known. They often can lead to impairments in physical health and motor control deficits of older adults. Aging can affect posture, movement and function. This might begin with mild functional impairment and later in long distance, progressing to need for bed rest. It is crucial that we as a society expand our understanding on the subject, to promote good health and a better quality of life in later stages.

The successful use of non-pharmacological treatment strategies, such as different types of physical exercise, have been highlighted in several studies. The Research Topic offers an opportunity to publish studies that focus on investigating anthropological aspects of aging, exercise and other interventions in older adults to reach well-being, both in healthy and in those with health conditions (cardiovascular, respiratory, immunological, neurological, etc.).

We welcome Original Research, Review Articles, Case Studies, Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses including, but not limited to, topics such as:
• Physiological aspects of aging
• Biomechanics aspects of aging
• Physical exercise in older adults
• Nutrition and physical activity in older adults
• Movement analysis in older adults
• Other interventions using technologies and techniques in older adults to reach well-being

The Research Topic is part of the Frontiers in Physiology Healthy Aging series. The Research Topic will support #SDG3 Good Health and Well Being, #SDG10 Reduced Inequalities as well as #SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities.

Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.

Keywords: Aging, Anthropology, Ageing, Movement, Non-pharmacological interventions

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.