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Yoga may relieve insomnia for menopausal women
As the background in a study reports, many women experience insomnia during menopause. They also feel the rush of body heat known as hot flashes and night sweats. To investigate if nonpharmaceutical approaches could relieve symptoms, 249 healthy, previously sedentary women were assigned to participate in yoga, a moderate aerobic exercise program, or usual activity.
morePhysical wellness
Sometimes knowledge makes up for slower decision making
How well do older adults make decisions? As background to a new study states, “depending on the study, older adults make worse, equally good, or even better decisions than younger adults.”
moreCognitive health
Decision making becomes inconsistent at older ages
Previous research by a team of investigators showed that attitudes about risk follow an inverted U-shaped curve throughout the lifespan: Both elders and adolescents are more risk averse than their midlife counterparts. Would age-related changes in cognitive function impact financial decisions?
moreCognitive health
Ease knee osteoarthritis with diet plus exercise
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, results when the cartilage cushioning the bones breaks down (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Pain and stiffness can result. The knee is a common site of osteoarthritis.
moreOsteoarthritis
Older adults teach older adults to use technology
The Technology and Aging Project was conceived to teach older adults the skills they needed to use computers, use the Internet, and link to webcams, cell phones and other technologies.
moreTechnology
Memory care important for large senior living companies
Among the 100 largest not-for-profit companies in senior living, nearly 90% offer memory care
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