Health & Wellness
150 Minutes per Week of Physical Activity Associated with Healthy Aging
,Individuals who are physically active are likely to live longer, but how does physical activity in older adulthood affect quality of life? Does physical activity…
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Not Associated with Reduced Joint Pain in Large Trial
,A 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…
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
,In the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
More Evidence Needed on Potential Benefits of Nutritional Antioxidants
,So-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…
Gait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
,Gait (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…
Understanding Sleep Problems
,Insomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
Exercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
,Physical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
10 Things You Need to Know about Hearing Loss
,Adrienne Tarnoff, hi HealthInnovations, Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist Here are 10 simple facts you should read if you (or someone close to you) seem to…
Reminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
,Stereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…
Mather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
,Results of a recent survey of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) reveal that these organizations are providing robust wellness programs for resident and staffs. The…
Mental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
,Older adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…
Can Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
,The 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…