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Once again, research shows sedentary time is unhealthy
A meta-analysis was conducted using 41 research studies relating to sedentary time among adults and several health conditions. Levels of physical activity were self-reported by participants in all but one study. Prolonged sedentary time (such as sitting) was independently associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes, and mortality.
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Older adults report more falls, but reasons are not clear
Participants in the Health and Retirement Study (1998-2010) reported whether or not they had fallen. For an analysis, a fall was defined as one self-reported fall in the past two years. Among all adults 65 and older, the two-year prevalence of falls
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How do older adults train their brains?
A healthy lifestyle was at least somewhat important to 99% of 1,200 people ages 34-75 years who completed an online survey. Almost as many, 93%, felt that maintaining brain health was very or extremely
moreCognitive health
Eating fruit and vegetables linked to lower risk of sarcopenia, too
Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables has become a recommendation almost as well-known as walking 10,000 steps. These foods have been associated with reduced risk of some cancers and chronic diseases and are sources of needed vitamins, minerals and fiber (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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High-speed circuit training may counteract sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn can lead to loss of physical function (International Osteoporosis Foundation). As the authors of a new study point out, this loss can occur along with an increase in body fat (adiposity). The combination is termed “sarcopenic obesity.”
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At 65, expect about 19 more years of life
A new data analysis of the US population in 2013 projected that people age 65 could live another 19.3 years, with women expected to live an additional 20.5
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