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Short-listed trends in design for age-qualified communities
A list of 10 trends provided by an architectural firm was sent to readers of a trade publication, Environments for Aging. The top three trends rated as “important”
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Diet soda does not stop expanding waistlines
Abdominal obesity (excess fat out of proportion to total body fat) is a risk factor for diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease among people who are overweight. Waist circumference is a practical way to measure abdominal fat
moreWeight management
Cognitive skills fluctuate over time
How do researchers find a large group of people for a study without using college students? The answer for a team investigating aging and cognition involved the Internet and historical data. The results will be published in the journal “Psychological Science.”
moreCognitive health
Can social networking increase walking among dog owners?
Among 102 dog owners who were sedentary and lived in eight neighborhoods, a portion were randomly assigned to receive emails on increasing physical activity and the remainder were assigned to a Meetup Group. Meetup is a social networking website where anyone can invite neighbors to join a group. Participants in the Meetup Group received newsletters, information on dog walks and community events, and an activity monitor.
moreTechnology
The closer to a Mediterranean diet, the better for cognition
At the start of the study, 2,326 people ages 70-79 years (38.2% Black) completed food frequency questionnaires, which were translated to MedDiet scores. Participants from a Black racial background, on average, ate more meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products while Whites ate more nonrefined grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil and drank more alcohol. Over eight years, cognitive status was assessed using the Modified Mini-Mental Examination.
moreCognitive health
I'm age 61, and I'll live where I want to
The positive outlook for the senior living and remodeling industries (ICAA Research Review, 15[3] “Older adults remain important customers for remodelers”) is apparently shared by older adults.
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