RESEARCH REVIEW
ICAA's Research Review newsletter is a must for any health and wellness professional who intends to stay connected with the latest developments in aging research and population trends. Use these news stories to stay on top of the evidence in surveys, studies and polls that enables you to connect to the global active-aging community, establish relevant programs, and educate and market to older adults.
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Engagement may be the key to cognitive function
Social engagement lowers risk of death
Loneliness increases risk of high blood pressure
TV and tablets share the couch
Healthy diet associated with less disability
Type of dementia influences fall risk
Boomers support children, parents and maybe themselves
Guidelines: After cancer, eat right and exercise
Special Issue: Friendships Among People with Dementia
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People with high blood pressure still reduce risk with exercise
Take action during middle age to reduce hypertension
Thoughts of death can have positive consequences
Older adults unaware of preventive health services
Age-friendly outdoors help people reach walking goals
Resistance training improves cognitive skills
Want to avoid Alzheimer’s disease? Wash the dishes.
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At age 65, almost 9 more years of healthy life in the EU
Higher summer temperatures pose risk for older adults
Three supplements commonly used for cognitive decline
Pelvic floor exercise do control urinary incontinence
Unmarried people at higher risk of poverty and disability
Too few minutes of exercise leads to metabolic syndrome
Ready to retire at 65? Yes.
Health and money influence residents of retirement communities
Report: Dementia care should be a global health priority
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Physical activity reduces risk of functional limitations
Cognitive decline most rapid in final years of life
Mental stimulation at oldest ages increases cognitive ability
Fewer than 20% of older adults need ADL help
Who benefits from assistance in residential care?
How do people pay for retirement communities?
Family and friends not always good for healthy lifestyles
Information and emails lead to small changes in body weight
Physical activity aids women after breast cancer surgery
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Lifestyle choices and prevention key to healthy aging
What activities might inspire the inactive older population?
Osteoporosis-related fragility fractures cost Euro 39 billion
Hip fracture occurrence highest in northern Europe
Flexible work hours attract older, experienced workers
Stats: Cancer rates decline, but lifestyles still increase risk
Interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes save money
Coming Up: Older Americans Month in May
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Stats: Dementia prevalence in UK
Yoga helps caregivers of people with dementia
Higher levels of body fat led to lower cognitive performance
Cognitive skills improved with training
Lifestyle is key to mobility for people with diabetes
Confidence in ability to retire at historic low
Heart health relies on just the right amount of sleep
Lifestyle changes reduce cardiovascular risk
