Preventing Frailty in Older Adults: Perspective on Exercise and Nutrition Medicine
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fragility; health; stroke; neurological and neurodegenerative diseases
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Dear colleagues,
Frailty in older adults is now recognized as a complex geriatric syndrome that significantly affects quality of life, functionality, and independence. Proper management represents one of the greatest challenges for modern healthcare systems due to its diverse clinical presentations and the high prevalence of associated comorbidities.
For this Special Issue, we invite original research focused on the assessment of frailty using different scales and methods, whether in clinical, community, residential settings, or specific populations. Our aim is to gather evidence that will help us better understand the true scope and dimensions of frailty across various environments and groups, identifying patterns, risk factors, and intervention strategies.
This Special Issue places special emphasis on the key role of nutrition and exercise medicine in frailty prevention and management. We invite the submission of research papers, systematic reviews, intervention studies, and clinical experiences that explore, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the relationship between frailty and nutritional status—including malnutrition, sarcopenia, and nutrient intake—as well as the impact of physical exercise or rehabilitation on the prevention, reversal, or slowing of frailty.
The link between frailty and comorbidity is another central theme, as multimorbidity influences both the onset and progression of frailty and is a fundamental aspect for comprehensive clinical management.
Therefore, we encourage contributions from clinical, applied, and basic research that offer new insights into evaluation methods, mechanisms, modifiable factors, prevention and treatment strategies, or exercise- and nutrition-based interventions. Likewise, articles exploring related variables such as quality of life, cognitive function, or psychosocial aspects linked to frailty are also highly welcome.
We hope that this Special Issue will become a reference point for updated knowledge and multidisciplinary discussion on frailty prevention in older adults, promoting the exchange of experiences, international collaboration, and the generation of new ideas for active and healthy aging.
I would like to thank all potential authors in advance for their interest and contributions, and I remain available for any additional queries or support you may need during the submission and peer review process.
Prof. Dr. González-Bernal
Guest Editor
Dr. Jerónimo González-Bernal
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- older adults
- nutrition
- frailty prevention
- exercise medicine
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