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Topic- Physical wellness
How gardeners can dig for health, not injury
Gardening is one of the most frequently recommended activities for older adults, yet a recent biomechanical analysis shows that how an individual gardens - particularly when digging - is critically important.
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Stats: 55% of silent generation want walkable communities
Millennials and the Silent Generation now have something in common, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Oral health linked to risk of frailty
A study of 1,622 British men ages 71 to 92 found that having fewer than 21 teeth, complete tooth loss, fair-to-poor self-rated oral health, dry mouth, difficulty eating and multiple oral health problems were associated with a greater likelihood of being frail.
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Short bouts of intense strength training boosts bone mass in older women
Just 30 minutes twice a week of high-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) improves functional performance and bone density, structure, and strength in postmenopausal women with low bone mass - and with no adverse side effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Infographic: Multigenerational workplace? No problem!
More than eight in 10 professionals (82%) say they would be comfortable reporting to a manager who's younger than they are, and 91% wouldn't mind supervising employees older than themselves.
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Older adults want to participate in medical decisions
Most older adults in the US prefer to actively participate in making decisions regarding their health care, according to a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.
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