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Topic- Physical wellness
What factors influence life plan resident wellness?
The Mather Institute, Evanston, Illinois, is in the midst of a five-year longitudinal study on aging well. The recently published second-year findings looks specifically at life plan community resident wellness, revealing associations between specific personality traits and healthy behaviors, as well as overall health. The 61-page report is filled with data and insights that can inform programming and motivational strategies to boost physical activity, social activity, healthy eating and spiritual engagement.
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Tech Talk: Digital health tech products unveiled at CES 2020
MobiHealthNews, one of my favorite sources for tech events and innovations, offered a peek at health tech devices and software featured at CES 2020 (January 7-10 in Las Vegas). A number of the featured products are relevant to active-aging communities and centers, and some may even appear in ICAA's Journal on Active Aging's upcoming technology issue.
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First-time marathoners cut vascular age by four years
Even if you support regular physical activities among your constituents, you may hesitate to encourage embarking on a first-time marathon, or to embark on one yourself. But a new study shows that for first-time marathon runners, training and completion of the marathon was associated with reductions in blood pressure and aortic stiffening that were equivalent to a four-year reduction in vascular age, with the greatest benefits seen in older, slower male marathon runners with higher baseline blood pressure.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to brain health
Evidence is mounting that cardiorespiratory exercise -- walking briskly, running, biking, etc. - may not only boost physical health and wellness, but intellectual wellness, as well, by slowing cognitive changes in the brain. While active-aging professionals are well aware of the benefits of aerobic exercise, they may not be promoting regular engagement. Think about motivating your constituents and staff to incorporate heart-pumping exercise into their daily activities.
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Tripping on a treadmill can help reduce falls
Treadmill-based balance training, which mimics real-life balance challenges (e.g., trips and slips) in a safe setting, yields benefits in only one to four training sessions that may last more than a year, researchers in the UK and the Netherlands have found. Organizations may want to explore this option, particularly with constituents who are unlikely to complete the multiple balance, strength and aerobic training sessions normally required to reduce falls.
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Arts engagement linked to longer life
Regular visits to museums, art galleries, the theatre, concerts and exhibitions are linked to a longer life, according to an analysis of data from more than 6,000 adults ages 50+ in England. The findings stress the importance of not only offering arts programming, but also of providing opportunities to actually visit cultural institutions and watch live performances (arts activities).
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