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Low-Cost, Video-Based Exercise Interventions May Be Effective for Improving Strength & Flexibility
, Falls Reduction, Health & WellnessFunctional physical limitations are a significant risk factor for older adults, as they can lead to isolation, frailty, and increased risk for falls. Exercise training,…
Read MoreNeighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Context & Health, UncategorizedIt has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Read MoreHearing Loss Is Linked to Cognitive Decline
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessA forthcoming study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine found that hearing loss was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in a…
Read MoreMidlife Cardiovascular Fitness Associated with Decreased Dementia Risk
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessThere is a high priority on identifying preventive behaviors that can reduce rates of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Non-medical interventions to prevent or delay…
Read MoreStudy Supports Tdap Vaccine for Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsPertussis (or whooping cough) has increased in prevalence in the United States over the last several years, and can be fatal for infants. Infants are…
Read MoreMore Evidence on the Importance of Physical Activity for Brain Health
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessThere appears to be increasing evidence that physical activity in later life may support continued cognitive well-being. It is unclear, however, how this hypothesized effect…
Read MorePotential Approaches to Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessThe current Journal of the American Medical Association reported some recent developments in the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) presented at the 2012 annual…
Read MoreLeisure Activities & Cognitive Well-Being
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessResearch supports the common-sense notion that intellectual and physical activity are associated with mental well-being as we age. It is unclear, however, to what extent…
Read MoreLong-Term Aerobic Exercise Can Help Retain Strength
, Health & WellnessThe loss of strength and muscle mass that tends to occur with aging can contribute to frailty, increased falls risk, and loss of functional ability.…
Read MoreSleep-Disordered Breathing May Contribute to Cognitive Decline
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessAs previously featured in aging in action, there is some evidence that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may contribute to cognitive impairment among older adults. If this…
Read MoreThe Challenge of Cognitive Assessment & Visual Impairment
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessCognitive tests are crucial for identifying and managing dementia. Despite the fact that visual impairment is common among older adults, there is little research on…
Read MorePharmaceutical Policy for the Aging World Population
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Health & Wellness, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsA recent opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses a European strategy for appropriate research, marketing, and authorization for geriatric medicines. The…
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