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Topic- Health promotion
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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Games, puzzles can slow cognitive decline, MCI
Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not, a recent study suggests. Although the study is observational and cannot prove cause and effect, active-aging organizations might consider adding these activities to regular programming and/or encouraging them among residents and members.
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Tech Talk: Wellhub expands digital programming, increases ROI
Wellhub rebranded from Gympass in April 2024 and never looked back -- except to document its increased return on investment (ROI) in its second annual "return on wellbeing" report. The 99-page report provides insights and data from the company's transformation to a digital corporate wellness program, with recently added categories that focus not only on fitness, but also nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
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Helping older adults manage obesity
A summit convened by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has resulted in the identification of seven strategies for successful care of older adults with obesity. GSA outlines the recommendations in a new publication, "Bringing Obesity Management to the Forefront of Care for Older Adults."
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Stats: Sitting less curbs blood pressure by 3.5 points
A recent study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day. Study participants also showed meaningful improvements in blood pressure, comparable to the effect of other interventions focused on physical activity. The intervention, called I-STAND, could be implemented easily in various active-aging settings.
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Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia
Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge and skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile app, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The study, assessed the use of the app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health. It's something active-aging organizations might want to consider.
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