According to an article appearing in NIH Research Matters, a publication of the National Institute of Health, fewer than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. get the amount of exercise recommended to maintain health and prevent chronic disease. It has proven challenging to design interventions that encourage people to exercise more. Researchers have tested… Continue reading How Effective Is Encouragement to Exercise?
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10 Dos and Don’ts of Caring for the Elderly
If you’ve ever cared for an elderly loved one you know how challenging it can be. The fact is that it’s difficult to watch someone close to you struggle mentally and physically, and being there for them around the clock can take a toll on you. What are the best ways to cope and make… Continue reading 10 Dos and Don’ts of Caring for the Elderly
From Gardening to the Gym, “Social Prescribing” Improves Health
People who suffer from chronic conditions are likelier to engage in healthy activities if they have outside support to help them continue, according to a new study. Researchers from Newcastle University, in the UK, found that a “Link Worker” who provided support and encouragement, as well as helping the subjects decide what activities they wanted… Continue reading From Gardening to the Gym, “Social Prescribing” Improves Health
Gender Differences and Healthier Eating
Seniors will have more success maintaining healthier diets if gender differences are taken into account, according to research from the University of British Columbia. A new study, published in the journal Appetite, showed that men and women had different responses to tactics aimed at boosting seniors’ intake of fruit and vegetables. The study divided social-support… Continue reading Gender Differences and Healthier Eating