High-intensity exercise can boost motor skill learning in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 21, 2024
Older adults may not be thinking about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) when they think about their brain health, but a study published Feb. 17 in NPJ Science of Learning found it can improve motor...
Exercise loosely linked to better cognitive ability in older age: report
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 02, 2024
Exercise is linked to having better cognition later in life, although there is not a strong tie between staying active and improved cognitive ability, according to a new analysis of multiple studies.
Women have lower risk for falling when they are active, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 01, 2024
When older women engaged in leisure physical activity and stayed within recommended time parameters, they had a lower odds for falls, according to a new report.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 25, 2024
Shorter antibiotic course doesn’t work better than usual care for ventilator-linked pneumonia … Toilet lid up, down doesn’t stop spread of viruses, study finds … HealthPRO Heritage to offer SilverSneakers...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 24
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
Trial links H. pylori to dementia … Wearable blood pressure monitor shows promise … Model aims to reduce inappropriate drug prescriptions in older adults … Visual symptoms could be early Alzheimer’s...
Strong thigh muscles tied to lower need for knee replacement, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 01, 2023
Here’s a reason to keep strength training: Maintaining strong thigh muscles may lower the risk of needing total knee replacement, a new study finds.
Lower osteoarthritis risk, pain with strength training, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 25, 2023
Lifting weights and strength training lowered knee pain and osteoarthritis by about 20% in older adults, a new analysis published on Monday in Arthritis & Rheumatology found.
How many steps a day are linked to lower risk of post-op complications? Try 7,500
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 23, 2023
New research finds that people who took 7,500 steps a day before surgery can lower their risk for post-surgical complications.
Walking 25 minutes a day can counter bed rest impacts, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 07, 2023
Older adults who are hospitalized who walk as little as 25 minutes a day can counteract the physical impacts of bed rest, a new study shows.
Dance helps manage cholesterol, functional fitness in older women, study finds
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 02, 2021
A new study suggests that dancing leads to better health and fitness, as well as self-esteem among women after menopause.