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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The number: outdoor exercise classes
For older adults, 10 cities have great services
Osteoarthritis sites differ between African-Americans and Caucasians
How dental school students improve attitudes toward older adults
Low blood pressure may lower cognitive abilities
Real estate pros predict growth in independent and assisted living
Therapeutic computer games increase mobility
Progress in prevention marks Healthy People 2010 report
Increasing longevity, and increasing concerns
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The number: 65+ population in Canada
Leg strength and walking speed impaired by being overweight
Need for ADL assistance jumps at age 85
Exercise relieves migraine headache
For longevity, every 15 minutes of exercise counts
People on both sides of “retirement” want to stay healthy
Health is where your friends are
Education improves management of diabetes
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The number: hypertension treatment cost
Prehypertension linked to risk of stroke
Too much sodium? So what?
Hip fracture’s short- and long-term relation to longevity
Medicare confuses the people it’s meant to help
Older adults text more than they talk
People with dementia are decision makers
Family support encourages physical activity
We want variety—in just the right amount
Higher HDL cholesterol does lower risk of heart disease
Raise HDL levels with three hours of exercise
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The number: adults with cardiovascular risk factors
Potential employers look for two things on resumes
“White” fruits and vegetables may reduce risk of strokes
Financial literacy aids people nearing retirement
Sell exercise with short-term benefits
Joint pain and osteoarthritis common among oldest-old
Nutrition may be important, but not enough to change eating habits
Do people at risk of falls heed advice on footwear and foot exercise?
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The number: assisted living facilities measuring satisfaction
Older adults improve their images by exercising
Cognitive training may help people with MCI
Lifetime risk of COPD is high
Research note: Published studies biased toward positive results
Ride the bus, reduce risk of obesity
Early diagnosis prepares individuals and families for Alzheimer’s
Humor reduces agitation in people with dementia
Proof that exercise during cardiac rehab saves lives
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The number: prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions
Men less inclined to manage osteoporosis
People who meditate lower health care costs
Aging population drives housing demand in Canada
Unchecked, noncommunicable diseases could bill the world $47 trillion
Prevention could reduce the global costs of NCDs
In cardiac rehab, two sets of strength exercises as effective as three
EASY screening enables safe entry into falls management program
Wireless technology discovers how older adults really spend their time
