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More minutes of physical activity lead to better balance
To objectively measures levels of physical activity, a sample of people 40 years and older participants in the NHANES (2003-2004) wore accelerometers for seven days. Their balance was measured with the Romberg test.
moreBalance and falls
A more walkable community means more minutes of walking
The Every Body Walk! Campaign encourages people to walk 30 minutes/day for 150 minutes/week of physical activity. Would moving to a new residence in a more walk-friendly community encourage people to meet that goal?
moreCommunity design
Feeling lonely? A pet might help
Older adults who live alone can feel lonely. Does owning a pet reduce those feelings?
moreEmotional wellness
Feeling powerless makes a weight heavier to lift
Background in a new study explains that various physical and emotional states can influence perceptions of the environment. For example, a hill may seem more steep than it really is when wearing a heavy backpack. Psychologists staged three experiments to investigate if a feeling of social power could influence how people view the physical environment.
moreEmotional wellness
Moderate intensity physical activity can lower risk of stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, either because of a burst blood vessel or an obstruction. Women are more likely than men to experience a stroke, points out information on the HealthyWomen website, a risk that rises at older ages. Among the studies presented at the International Stroke Conference 2014, one looked at the relationships between different levels of physical activity and women’s risk of stroke.
moreCardiovascular health
If money talks, will older adults walk?
The idiom “money talks” refers to using money to persuade people or buy something. Would money talk loud enough to motivate older adults to walk?
STUDY: In-person interviews were conducted with 1,000 people 50 years and older in Singapore. Participants answered questions about their levels of physical activity and attitudes toward walking. They selected from 10 options describing a six-month group walking program.
