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Topic- Exercise
Muscle-strengthening exercise best for enhancing sleep quality
Exercise that strengthens muscles, rather than aerobic or combination exercises, is the most effective way to enhance sleep quality, a recent study suggests. The finding provides one more reason for older adults to participate in resistance training, and for communities to encourage it.
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Exercise, healthy eating before surgery boosts recovery
Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (known as "prehabilitation") is associated with fewer complications, less time in the hospital, and improved recovery and quality of life in adults, according to a recent study.
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Healthy habits in middle age tied to better brain health later
Among middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a recent study.
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Is yoga best for urinary incontinence in older women?
A randomized trial involving middle-aged and older women reporting daily urinary incontinence (UI) found that a pelvic floor yoga intervention did not result in a greater improvement in UI symptoms compared to a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program. However, participants in both intervention groups reported some improvement in their UI symptoms. These findings are important because one-third of women in this age group experience UI, which can lead to depression, social isolation, and functional decline, according to the authors. Active-aging organizations may want to keep this in mind when developing programming or education to address UI.
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Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance
Checking work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent an individual from hitting an eagle or birdie, according to researchers from the Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. It's something active-aging staff and members can keep in mind.
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Stats: One-minute HIIT bursts boost fitness after stroke
Short, intense bursts of exercise were more effective for improving aerobic fitness after stroke than steady, moderate exercise, a new study showed. Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions. The findings have implications for rehabilitation professionals, fitness/wellness professionals, and others working with older adults recovering from a stroke.
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