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Warmer Weather Gets Seniors Outdoors and Moving

posted by admin on 29.10.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on Warmer Weather Gets Seniors Outdoors and Moving

The better the weather, the more seniors venture out and get active. So say researchers who assessed the activity levels of more than 1,200 adults in Norway, aged 70 to 77, who were grouped based …

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For Seniors, Getting Physical Protects the Heart

posted by admin on 13.09.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on For Seniors, Getting Physical Protects the Heart

If you’re in your early 60s, becoming more active may reduce your risk of heart disease, researchers report.   That’s especially true for women, they added. “The 60 to 64 age range represents an important …

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5 Ways to Push Yourself to Stay Fit

posted by admin on 23.07.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Push Yourself to Stay Fit

Continually progressing keeps exercise interesting and further increases your fitness level. Here are five fun ideas to keep challenging yourself. Identify an area of weakness, like a muscle group you want to tone or a …

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Seniors, Feeling Young Is a State of Mind

posted by admin on 12.07.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on Seniors, Feeling Young Is a State of Mind

For seniors who feel years younger than they really are, a new study suggests it might not be their imagination.   “We found that people who feel younger have the structural characteristics of a younger …

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Exercise an Antidote for Aging

posted by admin on 28.06.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on Exercise an Antidote for Aging

If you want to counter the physical costs of getting old, regular exercise might be your best option, researchers report.   The findings “debunk the assumption that aging automatically makes us more frail,” said researcher …

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How Much Exercise Helps the Aging Brain?

posted by admin on 08.06.2018 in Press Release | Comments Off on How Much Exercise Helps the Aging Brain?

It’s well-known that exercise benefits the brain as well as the heart and muscles, but new research pinpoints just how much — and what types — of exercise may promote thinking skills as you age. …

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