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Exercise for fall prevention welcome, but scarce
Recognizing that targeted exercise is a key portion of a program to reduce the risk of falls, a team of researchers was curious how well programs are received by older adults.
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Boomers responsible for near doubling of 65+ population 107
The term “baby boomers” is used to describe people born between the years 1946-1964. As the boomer cohort ages to about 65 years, governments will begin referring to them as “seniors” (their term, not ours). In consequence, the size of the boomer cohort will gradually decline, and “middle age” will be populated by the age cohort nicknamed Generation X.
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Key health measures show improvement 106
Data from more than 12 government agencies and research organizations was used to assess 34 measures of health for the US population.
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Around the world, obesity prevalence keeps rising
A new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 showed that globally, there has been a rapid increase in rates of obesity and overweight in both adults
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Social connections may lead to better health
Leisure activities, defined as an activity not involving pay, includes many types of activity, from home maintenance and cooking to exercise class or quilting.
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Moderate fitness lowers risk of death for men with high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. To understand the results of a new study that uses METs (metabolic equivalents) to measure exercise capacity, a co-author explained that the peak MET level of a sedentary 50-year-old is about five to six METs, a moderately fit individual is approximately seven to nine METS, and a highly fit person measures at about 10-12 METs.
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