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150 Minutes per Week of Physical Activity Associated with Healthy Aging
, Health & WellnessIndividuals who are physically active are likely to live longer, but how does physical activity in older adulthood affect quality of life? Does physical activity…
Read MoreCalcium, Vitamin D Supplements Not Associated with Reduced Joint Pain in Large Trial
, Health & WellnessA recent study involving around 2,000 postmenopausal women found no benefit from a calcium and vitamin D supplement treatment for women who do not have…
Read MoreCan a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessIn the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
Read MoreMore Evidence Needed on Potential Benefits of Nutritional Antioxidants
, Health & WellnessSo-called “antioxidant-rich foods” are often marketed as a preventive treatment of cognitive decline. While the hype on the potential benefits of antioxidant-rich food often extends…
Read MoreGait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessGait (or walking) speed has been repeatedly associated with cognitive health in cross-sectional studies (studies that collect data at one point in time). Walking requires…
Read MoreUnderstanding Sleep Problems
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessInsomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
Read MoreExercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessPhysical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
Read More10 Things You Need to Know about Hearing Loss
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Health & WellnessAdrienne Tarnoff, hi HealthInnovations, Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist Here are 10 simple facts you should read if you (or someone close to you) seem to…
Read MoreReminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessStereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…
Read MoreMather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessResults of a recent survey of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) reveal that these organizations are providing robust wellness programs for resident and staffs. The…
Read MoreMental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessOlder adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…
Read MoreCan Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessThe increased life expectancy of the global population is well established, but the quality of life among the world’s growing population of older adults is…
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