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Horse riding may increase dynamic stability
A horse riding simulator is a mechanical horse, which enables riders to practice when no real horse is available. A group of 30 elders in the Republic of Korea were randomly assigned to a horse riding intervention (five times a week for 20 minutes) or a control group.
moreBalance and falls
Three exercise modes improve balance for people with knee osteoarthritis
A research review included 15 randomized controlled studies of 1,482 people with knee osteoarthritis.
moreArthritis
Is aquatic exercise as effective as resistance training for strength?
There were 87 women, 60 years and older, assigned to water-based exercise, land-based resistance training or a control group.
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Feel younger than you are? That may extend longevity
Among 6,489 individuals at an average chronological age of 65.8 years, their self-perceived age was 56.8 years. Most of the adults (69.6%) felt three or more years younger than their actual age, while 25.6% had a self-perceived age close to their real age and 4.8% felt more than a year older than their chronological age.
moreEmotional wellness
US population: How many older adults in 2030?
The youngest boomers will become 65 years old in the year 2030, which is 15 years away. New projections from the US Census Bureau,
moreTrends
Social media may help improve health literacy
Do you know how to read a nutrition label, or understand how to take medications that control diabetes, or how to follow post-surgery instructions?
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