The research is in and it’s good news. Older people who do aerobic exercise weekly can improve their cognition and reduce their ‘brain-age.’
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Which exercises are the key to preventing falls?
Researched collected the data on over 20,000 people who had fallen; how they had fallen and how they exercised to find out which exercises are best to help prevent falls.
Food for the mood
Improving diet may be one step in reducing symptoms for people with depression.
What’s behind diabetes re-hospitalisation?
Researchers identify factors increasing the risk of diabetics being re-admitted to hospital within 30 days of discharge.
Why does a good night’s sleep gets harder with age?
A new review on the sleeping habits of older adults finds that there is a reduced ability to achieve deep sleep as you age and this has negative health consequences.
Can exercise boost your mind?
Physical activity has been associated with improvements in physical health, but what about your mental health and cognitive function? A recent study looks into the benefits of physical exercise in older adults.
Going hiking? Tread carefully
Well-prepared hikers know what to wear, what to pack and how to pack it – including any necessary medicines. This is a checklist of information for anyone planning a hike of any distance in Australia or overseas.
Can beetroot juice help with heart failure recovery?
Researchers invited 19 people who suffered from heart failure to take part in the study to see if beetroot juice can boost exercise ability in older people.
Can exercising reduce falls in men?
Researchers have carried out a long-term study to see if structured exercise can lead to less serious fall injuries in older men, the results are promising.
The real risk of too much TV
It’s official, research shows that increased time spent watching television is associated with increased deaths rates in older adults.