3,600 steps a day can lower heart failure in older women, report says
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 22, 2024
An average of 3,600 steps a day at a normal pace was linked to a 26% lower chance for developing heart failure in women over the age of 60, according to a new study published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology.
Active older adults had better COVID-19 protection than inactive people: report
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Adults 45 and over who stayed active before the pandemic were 10% less likely to get COVID-19. Those who did get COVID-19 were 27% less likely to be hospitalized for it, a study published Tuesday in JAMA...
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.
Work out with your spouse? You may not move as much, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 21, 2024
Working out with a buddy seems to be like a win-win, but that may not be the case. Older adults who exercise with their spouses have lower physical activity levels than those who workout solo, according...
Residents’ indoor ‘snowball fight’ more than just fun and games
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 09, 2024
Nursing home residents and snowball fights are an unlikely combination, but residents at the Good Samaritan Society–Luverne became the exception to the rule thanks to a bit of creative thinking from...
More physical activity may improve quality of life for older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Older adults who participate in regular physical activity have a better quality of life than those who are less active and more sedentary, a new UK study has found.
Dancing keeps oldest adults physically active, socialized, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2023
Older participants in a multi-city dance program increased the amount of physical activity they did each week and reported improved quality of life.
Physical activity level inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease in women, study finds
May 19, 2023
The findings support the creation of exercise programs to help lower women’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, investigators say.
Moderately intense physical activity key to cutting dementia risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
For each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous activity, there is 21% lower risk of dementia for senior women, researchers report.
Older adults benefit from following physical activity guidelines, new evidence shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 01, 2022
The findings offer new insights on the most beneficial amount of weekly muscle strengthening and aerobic activity for older patients, investigators say.