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Moving together: Increasing physical activity in older adults with an intergenerational technology-based intervention. A feasibility study

Rachel Knight, Aïna Chalabaev, Kelly Mackintosh Orcid Logo, Melitta McNarry Orcid Logo, Joanne Hudson Orcid Logo

PLOS ONE, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Start page: e0301279

Swansea University Authors: Rachel Knight, Kelly Mackintosh Orcid Logo, Melitta McNarry Orcid Logo, Joanne Hudson Orcid Logo

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Robust evidence supports the role of physical activity and exercise in increasing longevity, decreasing morbidity and helping older adults maintain the highest quality of life attainable. However, the majority of older adults are not sufficiently physically active and interventions are needed to cha...

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