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Healthy heart may lead to healthy cognition
Around the world, cardiovascular diseases are the number-one cause of death. According to information provided by the World Health Organization, about 80% of the risk factors for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease can be attributed to lifestyle choices, such as healthy diet, regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke.
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Globally, working longer is expected
Results of a survey conducted among over 16,000 people in 15 countries focused on economics.
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An ideal "retirement" means working
A survey conducted among 7,078 respondents age 25 years and older in the United States found that a majority (72%) of people over the age of 50 who were working believed their ideal retirement would continue to include working, although differently than their current careers. Phasing in and out of the workforce, respondents planned for retirement, retired, took a break of about 2.5 years, then re-engaged as entrepreneurs or part-time workers for approximately nine years, balancing work with leisure. After that, leisure replaced work.
moreVocational wellness
When words are hard to find, social interactions decline
In France and in the United States, 236 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease completed questionnaires detailing whether they had difficulty finding the right word when speaking and how often they enjoyed social and nonsocial leisure activities.
moreCognitive health
Why university courses appeal to older adults
In response to a request sent to 39 universities in Australia, 626 students ages 60 years an older answered questions about their motivations for enrolling in university courses. Just over half (55%) of the respondents were women and just under half (49%) had graduate qualifications.
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More light during the day calms people with Alzheimer's
People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may experience changes in their sleep patterns, such as difficulty sleeping or taking naps during the daytime. Among the non-drug treatments are spending time in sunlight in the mornings, along with avoiding stimulants, adhering to a regular schedule and getting daily exercise (Alzheimer’s Association).
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