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Topic- Health promotion
Older adults still don't choose physical activity
Many health benefits accrue from physical activity, a message that is being relayed to adults through public health campaigns. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardiovascular activity each week and two or more days of strength training each week. Are Americans listening?
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Exercise minutes more effective than calorie counts to change behavior
This study was conducted with younger people, ages 18-30, but the results may apply to older adults
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After weight loss, rates of diabetes and heart disease fall
Following the Cuban economic crisis of the early 1990s, food and fuel shortages resulted in a decline in dietary energy intake and large increases in physical activity. A research team wondered if this weight loss would affect population levels of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
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Music is good for health as well as the soul
In addition to enjoyment, music has been related to improved academic performance, soothed feelings and reduction in pain, among other benefits (American Music Therapy Association). A new review collected research that linked music to brain chemistry.
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