A study done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne and published in August 2015 in PLOS ONE has shown that older adults who regularly engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity have more variable brain activity at rest than those who don’t. This variability is associated with better cognitive performance, the researchers say. Beckman… Continue reading Physical Activity Linked to Greater Mental Flexibility in Older Adults
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Even a Little Weekly Physical Activity Goes a Long Way for over 60s
Just a little moderate to vigorous physical activity, even below the recommended amount every week, still seems to curb the risk of death among the over 60s. That’s the what a multi-university analysis of the available evidence published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in August 2015 suggests. A release from the publisher notes… Continue reading Even a Little Weekly Physical Activity Goes a Long Way for over 60s
Keeping Your Fitness Game on When Traveling
Do you find it challenging to keep up with your workouts while on vacation or business travel? Many people do! Whether you’re on your family vacation or traveling for business, Pilatesology and Athleticulture keep your workouts intact when you’re on the road. And the best part is you only need a computer or tablet. Pilatesology… Continue reading Keeping Your Fitness Game on When Traveling
Nine Brain-Aging “Sins” That Kill Your Competitive Edge
It’s Monday morning, and Michael, a senior executive at a global telecommunications company, faces the week utterly exhausted. Only 38, he’s been a high-level leader with the firm for more than a decade. Once, he was a wunderkind, an “energizer” on the fast track to become the company’s youngest-ever CEO. But those days are over.… Continue reading Nine Brain-Aging “Sins” That Kill Your Competitive Edge
Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
Experts recommend that you get at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week. Although that might seem overwhelming, you can reach that goal by breaking it down into smaller steps. Here, from the ChooseMyPlate program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are strategies to get you going. Take 10 Do at least 10 minutes of… Continue reading Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
A Three-Step Program to Prevent Diabetes
While preventing Type 2 diabetes may seem like an impossible goal, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Here, from the experts at the National Diabetes Education Program, are three steps you can take right now. Step 1: Move More Plan to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days… Continue reading A Three-Step Program to Prevent Diabetes
Preventing Knee Pain in At-Risk Adults with Diabetes
Knee pain in older adults, often caused by osteoarthritis, usually means more visits to the doctor and also can be a harbinger of disability. A study led by Daniel White, assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of Delaware, found that an intensive regimen of regular exercise and a healthy diet might reduce the… Continue reading Preventing Knee Pain in At-Risk Adults with Diabetes
What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Why don’t we work out as often as we’d like? A study of British women may shed some light on that subject, according to celebrity trainer Holly Perkins. The research revealed that 75 percent of women in the study want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for fear of being judged by others. The women… Continue reading What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Getting Over Summer Sadness
zSummer is often thought of as the most carefree season of the year, filled with sunshine, beach days and BBQs. However, for many people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition in which your mood is affected by the seasons, summertime is not when the living’s easy—about 10-25% of America’s 500 thousand SAD sufferers fall… Continue reading Getting Over Summer Sadness
Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
There are days that we cannot wait to get to the gym and feel the burn, and there are other days we can hardly get ourselves out of bed. The thought of “working out” on those days makes getting your teeth pulled feel like a more appealing option. Despite that feeling, if you want to… Continue reading Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
Multitasking Can Be a Good Thing
Who says you can’t do two things at once and do them both well? Multitasking isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, older adults who rode on a stationary bike while completing cognitive tasks found that their cycling speed increased without damaging their cognitive performance. Results of the study, which was supported by a grant… Continue reading Multitasking Can Be a Good Thing
Why Restorative Yoga Should Be Part of Fitness for Older Adults
People always seem to be busy working on something or the other, and all that work can contribute to stress, anxiety, and physical strain on the body. But fitness for older adults can help in a big way. Enter the art of relaxation and restorative yoga. The purpose of this valuable exercise is to help… Continue reading Why Restorative Yoga Should Be Part of Fitness for Older Adults
My Best Ways to Stay Positive
From the evening news to Monday morning blues, there are things that happen in life that are sure to take your happy mood down a notch. For me, worrying about my job, my (lack of) relationships and any caloric intake over my ideal number per day thanks to one-too-many glasses of wine can throw me… Continue reading My Best Ways to Stay Positive
Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
They key to having a healthy body, a sharp mind and a thriving career for nearly a century? Pursue your true-life passion after 60! That’s exactly what acclaimed author Dr. Alma Bond did. At 92 years old, she has written 22 books in the last 25 years, including her latest, Hillary Rodham Clinton: On The… Continue reading Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
Even Modest Exercise Benefits the Elderly
Even exercise of short duration and low intensity has life expectancy benefits for the elderly. Such conclusions have been well examined in the general population, where a recommended exercise program of 30 minutes at least five days a week (or 150 minutes per week) has been shown to reduce the average risk of death by… Continue reading Even Modest Exercise Benefits the Elderly
How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a good time to bring attention to the deadly issue of stroke. According to the American Stroke association, an estimated 129,000 Americans die each year from stroke. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Here, physicians from New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, in Manhattan, share their… Continue reading How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
Diabetes and Heart Disease
For people with diabetes, heart disease can be a serious health problem. Many people don’t know that having diabetes means that you have a greater chance of having heart problems such as a heart attack or stroke. Taking care of your diabetes can also help you take care of your heart. The experts from the… Continue reading Diabetes and Heart Disease
Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting
It’s well known that extended periods of sitting carry serious health risks, but a new study indicates that short bursts of walking may be enough to offset those problems. Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine published their findings in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Sitting for extended… Continue reading Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting