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Topic- Exercise
Resistance training improves cognitive skills
A person with mild cognitive impairment may have problems with memory, but is still able to function in daily life. Dementia is a further progression of memory and thinking problems that do interfere with daily activities. Mild cognitive impairment is a risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Physicians gradually increase recommendations to exercise
It’s been about four and a half years since the American College of Sports Medicine launched the Exercise is Medicine campaign, and 10 years since the International Council on Active Aging began providing tools to professionals to encourage physical activity and exercise among older adults. Then, there are the numerous research studies documenting the value of physical activity and exercise for numerous chronic conditions. Have health care providers (and their patients) heard the message?
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