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Cardio fitness is more important for longer life than weight, according to a study in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association read article »
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Waist measurement, more than any other, including weight, is the most relevant body measurement indicator of heart disease risk.
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A new study and a new book give even more encouragement.... read article »
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For many people, the view of exercise for older adults has been that it’s not to be taken seriously – after all, they’re in the “golden years”. Many regard it as a waste of time, and perhaps even harmful to an aging body. It is now known that older adults respond to appropriate exercise training by becoming healthier and stronger... read article »
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Studies in the US and UK show that the baby boomers’ hectic lifestyle mean there are many very unhealthy middle-aged people, despite being much wealthier and having much better information about health and fitness than their predecessors... read article »
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From the age of about 30, brain function, and particularly memory, starts to decline gradually. But with cardio exercise, it appears this can be slowed... read article »
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Many golfers, especially those over 50, experience a variety of playing-related injuries, typically affecting their hips, back, shoulders, elbows and neck. One reason for the numerous injuries is the explosive, body-twisting action required to swing the club for a drive... read article »
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Having an active plan for maintaining physical fitness (of which balance is a part) can have compound effects on a happy and comfortable lifestyle as we age... read article »
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A group of seniors undertook an exercise programme twice a week for six months using gym-style strength-building equipment. Scientists were expecting an improvement in strength, but not what they saw... read article »
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A recent Australian study shows a clear correlation between exercise and lower joint pain in older women... read article »
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Senior Adults are much more likely to walk extensively if they have journeys that are socially or convenience-related, rather than on attractive tracks and through parks... read article »
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Will you be fit and healthy in your later years or dependent on others? The answer greatly depends on how physically active you are... read article »
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High-impact aerobic exercise has most often been suggested as the best way to build bone strength and mass, but a review of 24 studies on aerobic exercise and bone mineral density in women suggests that walking just 30 minutes per day a few days a week is enough to moderately increase overall bone density... read article »
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Because health and natural fitness are more generally accessible in youth, we tend to respect and value them less. More mature years make us appreciate them, and pursue them more strongly, as if they were just another of life’s fleeting pleasures... read article »
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An Optimistic Attitude, Good Company, Exercise - Physical and Mental, Diet, Knowledge - these are key factors in this excellent article... read article »
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There has been increased interest in protecting eyesight in the aging process, and discussion of macular degeneration. Are there particular vitamins that might be taken as a preventive step? read article »
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