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Topic- Exercise
![10-minute bouts of exercise concept nixed-7839 10-minute bouts of exercise concept nixed-7839](/images/listing_research.jpg)
10-minute bouts of exercise concept nixed
Intermittent claudication is a hallmark of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common ailment in people over age 60 that is associated with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and physical inactivity. Symptoms include pain or discomfort in the muscles of the calf, thigh or buttocks while walking. Although various medications, such as vasodilators, can be used to relieve the pain, the best approach is exercise, UK researchers say. It's one more reason for organizations to get their constituents up and moving, and to see whether those with the condition can relieve it by physical activity alone.
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![Exercise best remedy for intermittent claudication-7826 Exercise best remedy for intermittent claudication-7826](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Exercise best remedy for intermittent claudication
Intermittent claudication is a hallmark of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common ailment in people over age 60 that is associated with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and physical inactivity. Symptoms include pain or discomfort in the muscles of the calf, thigh or buttocks while walking. Although various medications, such as vasodilators, can be used to relieve the pain, the best approach is exercise, UK researchers say. It's one more reason for organizations to get their constituents up and moving, and to see whether those with the condition can relieve it by physical activity alone.
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![Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to brain health-7656 Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to brain health-7656](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to brain health
Evidence is mounting that cardiorespiratory exercise -- walking briskly, running, biking, etc. - may not only boost physical health and wellness, but intellectual wellness, as well, by slowing cognitive changes in the brain. While active-aging professionals are well aware of the benefits of aerobic exercise, they may not be promoting regular engagement. Think about motivating your constituents and staff to incorporate heart-pumping exercise into their daily activities.
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![Arts engagement linked to longer life-7588 Arts engagement linked to longer life-7588](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Arts engagement linked to longer life
Regular visits to museums, art galleries, the theatre, concerts and exhibitions are linked to a longer life, according to an analysis of data from more than 6,000 adults ages 50+ in England. The findings stress the importance of not only offering arts programming, but also of providing opportunities to actually visit cultural institutions and watch live performances (arts activities).
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![Tech Talk: Wearable tech top global fitness trend: ACSM-7518 Tech Talk: Wearable tech top global fitness trend: ACSM-7518](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Tech Talk: Wearable tech top global fitness trend: ACSM
More than 3,000 health and fitness professionals surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) say wearable tech will be the top fitness trend in 2020. This points to the perceived value of these devices by consumers and health professionals alike, and the value to organizations of facilitating their use.
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![Exergaming curbs frailty in individuals with dementia-7419 Exergaming curbs frailty in individuals with dementia-7419](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Exergaming curbs frailty in individuals with dementia
Many readers are familiar with Microsoft's exergame, which has been around for a number of years and is used by organizations both to motivate residents to get active and in friendly competitions among groups around the country and the world.
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