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: Employee use of wellness center and programs
Strength training eases stair climbing
Little knowledge, less preparation at prospect of Alzheimer’s disease
Re-evaluate BMI benchmarks for people who are Chinese
Even a heart attack doesn’t stop fast food diet
Healthy lifestyles also improve psychological health
Family boosts results of poststroke therapy
Mediterranean diet scores high in health benefits
The potential of technology to aid older adults
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The number: Average life expectancy
Religion eases pain and depression
More working years for Baby Boomers
Storytelling improves communication in people with dementia
Physical activity levels still low in the US
After the intervention, it pays to keep exercising
Techniques more important than knowledge for behavior change
Hearing loss may signal other health issues
Before depression strikes, play a game
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The number: education of wellness staff
Older adults and caregivers differ on rehabilitation outcomes
Grandparents are willing to spend money
Too few meet definition of cardiovascular health
The billion-dollar value of older adults’ unpaid work
Strength training promotes lean body mass
Stage-of-change goals promote strength training
Social interaction fends off disability
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The number: stroke in Mexican-Americans
Under-desk pedaling favored by office workers
Lifestyle more important than genetics
Hypertension poorly controlled in US
How do older adults measure quality of life?
Reduce obesity to reduce osteoarthritis symptoms
Obesity, osteoarthritis and knee surgery
Which physical activity interventions are cost-effective?
Lots of cell phones, not many ebook readers
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The number: Baby Boomer plans
Physical activity improves walking speed
Eating the wrong fats linked to depression
Emails change student attitudes toward aging
Meditation yields positive changes to brain structure
Prehab before knee surgery sets the stage for recovery
Outdoor exercise aids mental well-being
Obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol spread around the world
In senior living, occupancy follows a stable line
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Cost of heart disease
Older workers find re-employment means low wages
Walking improves memory
Cognitive disorders increase at older ages
Reduce stress to prevent second heart attack
Longterm care is a major employer
Lots more steps needed to meet PA guidelines
Dietary guidelines finalized
