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A culture's attitude influences how older people feel about their health
Does the adage “you are only as old as you feel” reflect the feelings of older persons in different countries, where they may or may not have lower social status because of age? That was a question examined in a new study that looked at subjective health.
moreAttitudes & perceptions
Eating fruit may lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Most studies on the relationship between cardiovascular disease, diet and physical activity have been conducted with populations in western countries, according to background to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
moreCardiovascular health
Mindfulness training improves life for people with dementia
Eight sessions of mindfulness training, which focused on awareness of the present moment, accepting events in the moment and not worrying about the future, were designed for patients with memory loss due to dementia and for their caregivers.
moreCognitive health
When the vet prescribes, dogs and their owners start walking
Dog owners and their dogs were randomly assigned to a physical activity group or a usual care group. Veterinarians prescribed physical activity for 30 minutes each day to dog owners and their dogs using a standard script, and provided pedometers for the owners to measure the number of steps they walked. Prior to beginning, the owners reported their height and weight, and the dog’s condition was recorded.
morePhysical wellness
Recognizing volunteers may increase their well-being
Community service from volunteers falls within the vocational/professional dimension of wellness, often influenced by the dimensions of intellectual, social and emotional. In the United States, over 330,000 people 55 years and older participated in the federally funded Senior Corps, adding to the number of older adults in local and organizational volunteer roles.
moreVocational wellness
Activity directors and RNs key to quality of life in nursing homes
People live in long-term care nursing homes because they need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, moving about and using the toilet. They may also require assistance with other daily tasks.
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