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Compact ellipticals well-received by people who are sedentary
A group of 32 people, ages 25-65 years, who were physically inactive were given a “compact elliptical device” to use while they were sitting watching television or working at an office. Accelerometers were attached to the elliptical trainers to measure how often the ellipticals were used.
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Outdoor living is top priority for people choosing a retirement village
How many older Australians are interested in moving to a retirement community, and what would attract them? According to a team of researchers, the people who considered such a move had
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Higher intensity physical activity needed for weight loss
The percentage of people ages 65 years and older in the United States who are obese reached 38% in 2009-2010 (Older Americans 2012 Key Indicators of Well-Being).
In Canada, 57.5% of people 65 years and older reported they were overweight or obese in 2012 (Statistics Canada).
Weight management
Square-stepping exercise improves cognition as well as balance
Square-stepping exercise takes place on a grid of 10-inch squares outlined on the floor, four squares wide and 10 squares long. Participants step in and out of the squares in patterns that increase in complexity. Background to a new report states that square stepping has been shown to improve balance. Would it have a positive effect on cognition?
moreCognitive health
New care options needed for people with dementia
An estimated 35.6 million people worldwide have dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International, a number that is projected to grow to over 115 million by 2050.
morePublic policy
Investments and pensions provide income for over 50% of older Canadians
Data retrieved from the 2011 National Household Survey in Canada showed that just over half of 65+ adults (51.8%) reported having investment income, accounting for over 10% of their total income.
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