Physical activity

How Do Different Types of Leisure Affect Depressive Symptoms?

Participation in leisure activities has been shown to benefit the mental health of older adults, but it has not always been clear what mental health…

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Can Music, Dance, and Other Arts Programs Enhance Healthy Aging?
, Creativity and Aging, Health & Wellness, Physical activity

Although participation in the arts has long been suggested as a beneficial activity for older adults, only recently has there been much formal study of…

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Late-Life Physical Activity Associated with Healthy Aging Even among the Previously Inactive
, Physical activity

Studies have shown that mid-life physical activity has been associated with better overall health of individuals at older ages. However, the impact of taking up…

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