To improve functional capacity and minimize adverse events in acutely hospitalized older adults, this meta-analysis yielded low to moderate evidence supporting the use of in-hospital supervized physical activity programs in acutely hospitalized older adults. As little as ~25 min/day of slow-paced walking is sufficient to improve functional capacity and minimize adverse events in this population.

This meta-analysis decided a Mediterranean diet (increased fish, fruit, and vegetables with olive oil) was associated with a small benefit on reducing mortality and cardiovascular disease in patients with at least 2 risk factors.