Studies show the relationship between testosterone, cognition and fragility in the context of old age. In a still small number and without conclusive results, this is a research theme that deserves deepening. The aim of ...

The changes resulting from the aging process are related to the increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases and may lead to a decline in functional and cognitive capacity as well as sleep ...

Most people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are at increased risk for developing foot problems due to poor treatment adherence. Complications of both DM and person with diabetic feet impact the quality of life. The aged are ...

Introduction: The necessity of increasing resources and care support networks to attend the elderly population becomes emergent every year, due to the accelerated growth of the elderly in Brazil. Chronical diseases, ...

Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is considered one of the main complaints reported by the older people, leading to disability and decreased functional performance. The literature describes Pain Neuroscience ...

Introduction: Dementias are responsible for a large part of the impairment of cognitive ability in the elderly and negatively affect functional capacity, quality of life, independence and autonomy. Thus, actions aimed at ...