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Topic- Physical wellness
Does aging look the same for high-fit older adults?
Over the past years, several studies and surveys summarized in ICAA Research Review have detailed the negative repercussions of sedentary lifestyles, which can cause physiological changes in the body. A research team wondered if physiological changes were due to aging, or to being sedentary. Looking at aging from a different point of view, they sought out older adults who were not sedentary. That was the first challenge: to find physically active older adults.
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Once again, research shows sedentary time is unhealthy
A meta-analysis was conducted using 41 research studies relating to sedentary time among adults and several health conditions. Levels of physical activity were self-reported by participants in all but one study. Prolonged sedentary time (such as sitting) was independently associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes, and mortality.
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Eating fruit and vegetables linked to lower risk of sarcopenia, too
Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables has become a recommendation almost as well-known as walking 10,000 steps. These foods have been associated with reduced risk of some cancers and chronic diseases and are sources of needed vitamins, minerals and fiber (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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High-speed circuit training may counteract sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn can lead to loss of physical function (International Osteoporosis Foundation). As the authors of a new study point out, this loss can occur along with an increase in body fat (adiposity). The combination is termed “sarcopenic obesity.”
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Even in "seniors" housing and retirement communities, trouble with daily living
The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHAT) was developed to capture information on the daily lives of people 65 years and older in the United States who are beneficiaries of Medicare, the federal health insurance. In a special issue, findings from the 2011 NHAT reveal how older adults are impacted by late-life disability (Journals of Gerontology: Social Science).
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Difficulty walking or climbing most common forms of disability
For a new report on the older population in the United States, “disability” was defined as difficulty or serious difficulty with hearing, vision, cognitive skills, ambulation, self-care and independent living.
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