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10/14/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Exercise CAN save your life, especially when it comes to brain health

You don’t need to witness someone you love deteriorate right before your eyes to prepare for Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists from the UT Southwestern Medical Center found that regular exercise is linked to increased brain health – which lowers your chances of getting this debilitating condition. In the study, which was published in the Journal for Alzheimer’s Disease, the […]

08/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Vitamin D can prevent hip fractures in older adults by making their muscles stronger

Vitamin D is a fairly well-known vitamin, thanks largely to its association with calcium. More studies are coming out proving its benefits in building stronger bones. One such study detailed how vitamin D intake can help elderly people avoid hip fractures, thereby protecting them from injury and helping improve their quality of life. The study […]

07/21/2018 / By Janine Acero

Exercise is great for seniors – Older adults who move around a lot are better able to express themselves

Aging may hinder a person’s physical activities, but one study found that regular exercise for healthy older people may help reduce their struggle to express themselves in words. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that the aerobic fitness levels of older adults were directly related to the occurrence of age-related cognitive lapses, such as a “tip-of-the-tongue” state, wherein a person has […]

06/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Don’t forget to drink water when you exercise! Hydration is key to boosting performance

Athletes know that hydration is crucial to maintaining peak performance because water helps to regulate the body temperature. Water also helps lubricate the joints. According to a study, even seniors need to stay hydrated when exercising because it can help them “reap the full cognitive benefits of exercise.” The researchers involved in the study delved […]

04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by walking FAST and OFTEN

In 2015, at least 47 million people worldwide had dementia, a memory problem that often greatly affects an individual’s ability to accomplish daily tasks. While the most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, other forms exist as well. Unlike other diseases that can be treated, there is no cure for dementia. However, learning about its […]

12/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Baby boomers found to be more active, healthier than earlier generations

Baby boomers are generally healthier and have better life satisfaction than the generation before them, according to a study carried out by scientists at the Universität Heidelberg and the University of Leipzig in Germany. The research team has pooled data from the Longitudinal Study on Adult Development and Aging (ILSE) with a unique cohort population of participants […]

12/11/2017 / By Russel Davis

New study finds older adults should pump more iron: Weight training has better results than cardio for weight loss in the over 60 crowd

Adults ages 60 years and older might want to try weight training in order to lose weight and preserve muscle mass in the process, researchers at the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina suggest. The research team enrolled 249 overweight or obese adults in their 60s as part of the 18-month study. The participants were […]

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