[SWITCH IT OFF!] Watching too much TV in midlife tied to brain damage later
"Adults who frequently watched television in midlife showed smaller brain regions linked to memory and more signs of white matter damage decades later, according to a new study. Notably, sitting itself did not seem to be the main factor behind these changes. "
[CUT BACK, CUT SHORT] Eating within 8 hours may help keep the aging brain sharp
"A small clinical trial suggests that limiting food intake to a shorter window each day may offer modest cognitive benefits for older women, beyond those linked to weight loss alone."
[WELL DESIGNED] How urban planning and design boosts wellness
"A large-scale analysis from the MIT Senseable City Lab found that specific features of urban design, including walkability, green space, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity are associated with better physical and mental health outcomes for residents."
[UPGRADE AND AWAY] Smart tech retrofits a strategic necessity for multifamily industry
"Multifamily owners and operators increasingly view smart technology retrofits as a competitive requirement rather than a discretionary upgrade, according to a new white paper from Parks Associates. "
[SMART MOVES] ACSM updates components of physical fitness
"In a new statement, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released an updated framework for physical fitness, the first substantial revision to its framework in more than 40 years. The statement was developed by a scientific roundtable of experts convened by ACSM to reexamine the components of physical fitness in light of newer evidence. It applies to all adults, including older adults and people living with disabilities and health conditions. "
[HELP WANTED] US faces looming LTC workforce shortage
"The number of US adults ages 85 years and older is projected to double by 2040, from roughly 6 million in 2026 to more than 12 million. Yet, the working-age population will barely grow during that period, according to a new analysis. The authors say the imbalance raises the question of who will care for an aging population."
[GET MOVING AGAIN] Video game therapy helps restore arm movement after stroke
"A customized retro-style video game helped chronic stroke survivors regain arm function by directly retraining impaired muscles rather than teaching ways to compensate for lost function, according to a study by Northwestern University researchers."
[LIGHTEN UP] GSA launches web-based toolkit for managing obesity in older adults
"The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new web-based edition of “The GSA KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults,” designed to help providers take a structured approach to managing the condition. The KAER acronym refers to a four-step process: kickstart the weight-management conversation; assess for overweight and obesity; evaluate treatment options; and refer for community resources."
[I’VE GOT THE POWER!] Power training may matter more than strength as people age
"Weight and resistance training are important for older adults, but the speed at which those exercises are performed, known as power training, may be just as critical for healthy aging, according to an article by AARP’s Kristen Fischer."
[HOME, SWEET HOME] Residential environment tied to subjective well-being
"An individual’s residential environment is linked to subjective well-being through satisfaction with key life domains such as health, relationships, and living conditions, a new study suggests."
