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Vitamin D deficiency tied to poor muscle function in adults 60+
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults ages 60 years and over. This does not mean that active-aging constituents should take vitamin D supplements because many will not be clinically deficient. However, it does underscore the importance of getting enough vitamin D from food/sunshine and the importance of resistance training in preserving not only bone health, but function.
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Quality, not quantity, of friendships linked to wellbeing
Are people with numerous connections to friends, families and acquaintances through online social networks any happier than those who have smaller circles of face-to-face relationships? The answer is likely no, researchers say. It's the quality, not quantity, of social relationships that boost wellbeing, according to their study, which compared wellbeing among people under age 45 with larger social networks and those over age 60, whose networks tended to be smaller.
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Surrogates' belief in miracles linked to care preferences for loved ones
The first study to investigate the association of the religious and spiritual beliefs of surrogate decision makers with the end-of-life decisions they make for incapacitated older adult family members found that a surrogate's belief in miracles was the main dimension linked to preferences for care of their loved one. It's information active-aging community leaders should keep in mind.
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Flexible work options, sick days impact retirement savings
The first study to collectively explore the relationship between workplace employment benefits and retirement savings among men ages 47-55 has some potential lessons for the industry. Retirement savings information on close to 1,000 men was assessed by the employees' access to flextime (flexible hours and telecommuting), paid sick leave and vacation time.
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Stats: 30% more preventable heart disease deaths in rural vs. urban areas
Rural Americans - mainly older adults - are dying more frequently from preventable causes than their urban counterparts, according to a new report for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically, the gap in percentages of preventable deaths widened between rural and urban settings from 2010-2017 for cancer, heart disease, and chronic lower respiratory diseases - conditions that affect many residents and members of active-aging communities. One example: in 2017, 44.9% of heart disease deaths in the most rural US counties were potentially preventable, compared with 18.5% in large metropolitan areas.
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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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