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Exercise & Fitness News Exercise extends life even for heart failure patients
May 23, 2016 – After a bout with heat failure, exercise may well be the last thing on your mind. But, maybe you should think again. A new study finds exercise extends life even for patients with heart failure. Exercise & Fitness News Seniors live longer with more focus on building muscle than losing weight
April 22, 2016 - If senior citizens want to prolong their lives and, especially, avoid cardiovascular disease, they need to put their efforts toward maintaining muscle mass as they age, rather than focusing on weight loss. And, the news research emphasizes this applies even to seniors who have high cardiovascular risk. Exercise & Fitness News
Value of exercise for seniors’ body and brain proven again March 24, 2016 – Certainly, by now, most senior citizens know their health and mental abilities are enhanced by exercise. Results of a new study, however, makes a more definitive prediction – older people who do little exercise may see a mental decline that puts them 10 years behind those who do at least a modest amount. More... Exercise & Fitness News Senior citizens gain health benefits from cha, cha, cha
March 7, 2016 — A four-month dance program helped older Latino adults walk faster and improved their physical fitness, which may reduce their risk for heart disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Scientific Sessions. More... Exercise & Fitness News
National Institute on Aging emphasizes importance of exercise March 4, 2016 - One of the nation's experts on aging, Dr. Richard J. Hodes, Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in and interview with NIH MedlinePlus magazine emphasized the immense importance of exercise to age well and the need for seniors and others to exercise regularly. More... Fitness News
Striking results show least active 5 times more likely to die than most active Feb. 26, 2016 – Older adults – ages 50 to 79 – can give up just a few minutes of their sedentary time for some type of movement and it will add to their longevity. Washing dishes, sweeping the floor – it all helps seniors live longer. More... Fitness News
Being fit also may reduce risk of heart attacks and death from all causes Feb. 1, 2016 – A study of seniors – men and women with an average age of 62 – concludes that those with higher levels of physical fitness not only reduce their risk of heart attacks and death from all causes but they also improve their chance of survival from a first attack. More... Fitness News Seniors stop cognitive decline by improving fitness - even in early Alzheimer’s Exercise appears to increase thickness of brain cortex often damaged by AD Jan. 21, 2015 - Seniors can stop cognitive decline – even those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) – with an exercise program of moderate intensity, according to a new study. It is the first to discover that exercise and improved fitness can impact cortical thickness in the brains of older adults diagnosed with MCI. More... Fitness News
Study of twins age 43-73 over 10 years by Ken Bowen Jan. 18, 2016 - A gold-standard study from Kings College, London, notably extends the many previous studies linking physical exercise with improved cognitive aging. More... Fitness News Another study proves exercise means better memory for senior citizens
By Tucker Sutherland, editor, SeniorJournal.com Nov. 24, 2015 – A new study released today declares that older adults who take more steps than most by walking or jogging performed better on memory tasks. Really, how could this be news? It is just another way of looking at physical fitness and how it enhances memory and cognitive ability. But, this one does find a new twist. More... Fitness News
Resting heart rate over 80 beats/min meant 45% higher risk of death than 60-80 beats/min Nov. 23, 2015 – The average resting heart rate for senior citizens and other adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute, according to the National Institute of Health. A large new study says a higher resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of death from all causes in the general population. More... Eldercare & Caregiver News for Seniors
It helps arthritis - actually helps decrease pain Nov. 9, 2015 - It may seem counterintuitive that exercise could help people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, but a new study being presented today finds that a low-impact exercise program is improving quality of life for many older adults with these conditions. More... Fitness News
Benefits of fitness for senior brains may not depend on being extremely fit Nov. 5, 2015 – A new study of older adults finds the stronger your aerobic endurance, the stronger your brain connection and probably your long-term brain function as you age, according to a report in the journal NeuroImage. More... Fitness News
They use the brain regions they did when they were young, researchers think it works for women, too Oct. 23, 2015 - Older men in the best physical condition performed better mentally than less fit men, in a study from Japan claiming to be the first to directly link brain activation with both mental and physical performance. More... Fitness News Is cognitive loss in aging brain stopped, reversed by elderly super athletes?
Aug. 18, 2015 – It is just the beginning, but researchers studying the brain of a 93-year-old female super athlete to learn more about the link between older athletes and cognition have found her quicker on cognitive tasks than others her age, but not performing as well as younger women. Her memory was much superior to her peers. Fitness News Five top fitness activities senior citizens can do easily at home All seniors know they need exercise and here are some easy ways to get it By Alan Wu of Bay Alarm Medical May 28, 2015 – It would be difficult to find a senior citizen who does not know that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of a variety of serious ailments. An active lifestyle, however, can become challenging as aging bodies become more susceptible to arthritis, joint pains, and other health problems. To celebrate National Senior Health Fitness Day yesterday, Bay Alarm Medical has suggested five activities that seniors may do to exercise easily and safely in their homes. More...
Men with good cardio fitness may avoid cholesterol through senior years New study says those with poor cardio fitness may see cholesterol developing in 20s or 30s May 12, 2015 – Most senior men know that regular physical activity is very good for your health. It improves cardiorespiratory fitness that lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke and other ailments. A new study finds it does even more - it helps men avoid increases in blood cholesterol that generally occur with aging. For some, it offers a lifetime of protection. More...
Senior Fitness News from other media:Fitness level associated with lower risk of some cancers, death in older menHigh fitness in midlife pays big dividends
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according to a study. Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens When one spouse improves exercise program, the other seems to follow Epidemic of those who do not get enough exercise may improve with couples counseling
Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Seniors with fastest aging brains have worst physical fitness Too many seniors don't start worrying about their brain health until later in life March 5, 2015 – The evidence just keeps piling up that confirms the connection between good physical fitness and good mental fitness. It seems to be particularly evident as people age into their sixties. Seniors in the best physical condition tend to have the best mental abilities. The latest research finds those with poor physical fitness in their 40s may have lower brain volumes at age 60. More... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Older women active a few times weekly lower risk of heart disease, stroke, blood clot Activities associated with reduced risk included walking, gardening, and cycling Feb. 19, 2015 - Just a little exercise by older women is better than none, at least when it comes to lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots. Being active just a few times a week is all it takes. Researchers were surprised to find that more frequent physical activity didn’t result in further reductions in risk. More... Features for Senior Citizens Senior citizens with limited mobility reduce heart risks with just a little activity Every minute of physical activity may lower risk of heart attack for seniors even in their 80s and with limited mobility; amount of activity more important than the intensity
Health and Medicine for Seniors Type 2 Diabetes patients should exercise after dinner Study is particularly helpful for health care providers who have patients who exercise every day but are not seeing benefits
Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Seniors with healthy hearts, strong lungs have better memory, cognitive ability Senior citizens with best cardiorespiratory fitness do as well as younger adults in executive functions Jan. 2, 2015 – Older adults up to age 82 with a good heart and healthy lungs also have better brains for the recall of memory and general cognitive capability. The most fit senior citizens in this study performed as well as younger adults in testing of executive functions. More... Health and Medicine for Seniors
One-leg standing test is easy way to determine early signs of being at risk for a stroke and cognitive impairment By Tucker Sutherland, editor, SeniorJournal.com Dec. 19, 2014 – You know how they warn you on TV when they are about to show something gruesome. We need to use that same type of warning on this report. It is about a new study that finds senior citizens - average age of 67 - that have trouble balancing on one leg for at least 20 seconds may have increased risk of small blood vessel damage in the brain - stroke - and reduced cognitive function. More... Health and Medicine for Seniors Senior Heart Patients Feeling Hopeless Find Relief with Home Exercise Patients likely thinking more positively about the future, more capable of making positive changes for a healthy lifestyle Nov.18, 2014 — Home exercise can ease feelings of hopelessness in older people – average age of 66 - with coronary heart disease, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014. More... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Mental Benefits of Physical Exercise for Seniors Decease with Age Participants who were older than 70 years of age tended to show no benefit of exercise in German study
Health and Medicine for Seniors Heart Attacks in Older Men May Drop 80% with Modest Diet, Lifestyle Changes Study of over 20,000 men age 45 to 79 published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology Sept. 28, 2014 – If you are a male senior citizens this study should get your attention. It concludes that 80 percent - four out of five - of heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) in men may be preventable with a relatively easy combination low-risk behavior in diet and lifestyle. Aging News & Information Aging Muscles May Be Restored by Discovery of a Key to Making Muscle Results hailed as important step toward developing new muscle to treat muscle diseases; good news for seniors with muscles wasting away from aging
Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Men Who Exercise Least are Most Likely to Wake Up to Urinate Those physically active one or more hours per week were 13% less likely to report nocturia, 34% less likely to report severe nocturia Sept. 2, 2014 - Men who are physically active are at lower risk of nocturia (waking up at night to urinate), which is the most common and bothersome lower urinary tract symptom in men, reports a new study. Nocturia increases with age and is estimated to occur in more than 50 percent of men 45 and older. Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Fitness Clearly a Fountain of Youth for Bone and Joint Health Decades of research show much age-related deterioration is the result of the a sedentary lifestyles and the development of medical conditions rather than of aging itself Aug. 28, 2014 - Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging, according to a review of the latest research on senior athletes (ages 65 and up) Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Interest in Exercise for Recreation Declines with Age, Feel Too Old for Team Sports Boomers building muscle at the gym but heart not in it says new Concordia study By: Suzanne Bowness Aug. 22, 2014 - As the first generation to embrace exercise, baby boomers continue going to the gym, yet more out of necessity than for the challenge and enjoyment of physical activity. More... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens New Optical Imaging of Brain Confirms Arteries More Elastic in Fit Seniors Discovery allows scientists to map pulse pressure and elasticity of arteries in the brain with optical imaging, measure aging Aug. 19, 2014 - A new discovery can noninvasively image the pulse pressure and elasticity of the arteries of the brain, revealing correlations between arterial health and aging. Brain artery support, which makes up the cerebrovascular system, is crucial for healthy brain aging and preventing diseases like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. More... Alzheimer's, Dementia & Mental Health Senior Citizens Who Walk Slowly Can Expect Dementia to Catch Up with Them Series of research reports in recent years have dire predictions for slow walking seniors, including a shorter life July 25, 2014 – If you are a senior citizen and you walk very slowly, you have some things to worry about. The latest is a report from a study of 27,000 seniors age 60 or older that declares it can predict dementia in the future of those who walk slowly and have cognitive complaints. Another study early this year says slow walking seniors are less happy and have shorter longevity. In fact, a study of seniors in 2011 says how fast they walk is a better gage of how long they will live than trying to do a more complicated analysis of their medical condition and history. More... Aging News & Information Cure for Age-Related Muscle Loss? Old Muscle Works Like New with ‘Trust Hormone’ Oxytocin “Our quest is to find a molecule that not only rejuvenates old muscle and other tissue, but that can do so sustainably long-term without increasing the risk of cancer” By Sarah Yang, U.S. Berkeley
June 13, 2014 – Researchers at UC Berkeley may not have found the fountain of youth but they may be on to something that can rejuvenate old muscle in senior citizens and it is already approved for use in humans. Oxytocin - a hormone associated with maternal nurturing, social attachments, childbirth and sex - is indispensable for healthy muscle maintenance and repair, the study says, but it declines with age in the mice used in the study. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Seniors Who Exercise Most Suffer Least Physical Decline But Still Fall Short of Guidelines More muscle-strengthening exercises should be encouraged among older adults in retirement communities – See Exercise Guidelines for Seniors below June 11, 2014 – Seniors age 65 and older living in retirement communities who reported the most exercise had less physical decline than those who did less. This is another in a steady stream of research confirming the health benefits of exercise for senior citizens although research also shows most in this older age group remain inactive and fail to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Elderly Find Moderate Physical Activity a Winning Way to Avoid Mobility Problems Study of over 1600 men and women age 70 to 89 lasted over two and a half years. See video in bottom of story. May 27, 2014 - A study described as the largest and longest randomized trial of physical activity in elderly men and women at risk of disability has found that structured physical activity of moderate intensity is more effective than a health education program with just physical stretching in reducing the risk of disability. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Elderly Men with High Blood Pressure Lower Death Risk with Just Moderate Exercise Fittest of the senior men were half as likely to die as the least fit; fitness has positive impact on health regardless of age or chronic illness. May 13, 2014 - Elderly men – age 70 and older - with high blood pressure can lower their risk of death with even moderate levels of fitness, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens It Just Takes Light Activity Daily to Help Older Adults Avoid Disability Researchers claim to be first to find health, aging benefits of light activities By Erin White April 30, 2014 - Pushing a shopping cart or a vacuum doesn’t take a lot of effort, but enough of this sort of light physical activity every day can help older people with or at risk of knee arthritis avoid developing disabilities as they age, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Boost Mental Abilities with Exercise Even in Old Age, Two Studies Say Women over 70 increased size of learning area of brain, second finds window to successfully fight dementia with exercise lasts into old age April 10, 2014 - It’s a good day for senior citizens worried about dementia and diminishing mental abilities. Two studies out today offer real hope. One says that regular exercise can help senior women boost the size of the brain area used for memory and learning. The other found that exercise after middle age seems to slow dementia in old age and is most effective for those who are overweight. The key point being it may never be too late to boost your mental ability by exercising. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens New Formula for Peak Heart Rate During Exercise Developed for Older Men, Women Everybody's peak heart rate declines with age, but decline is more gradual in women March 27, 2014 – A study of more than 25,000 stress tests by older people convinced researchers that the current formula for determining a person’s peak exercise heart rate had to be changed. It was used by doctors for decades to diagnose heart conditions but the study says it was flawed because it failed to recognize differences between men and women, particularly as they age. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Physical Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk at Any Age Says Study of Four Million Women Age, nor size, nor geographical location alters the benefits of physical exercise March 20, 2014 – A new study leaves little doubt that physical exercise – at least one hour per day - reduces the risk of breast cancer for women of any age or size, regardless of where they live. The researchers reviewed all the studies – 37 – published from 1987 to 2013 that included four million women. Those with the highest level of physical activity reduced the risk by 12 percent. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Exercise for Seniors Becoming New Frontier in Battle Against Cognitive Decline Wake Forest study to show whether high- or low-intensity exercising, or both, can help people with early cognition problems By Les Gura, Wake Forest Baptist HealthWire March 19, 2014 - Marcus Dobson, 60, first recognized the cognitive decline brought on by Parkinson's disease when he realized he no longer wanted to play with his grandchildren or even be in the same room with them. Bunny Fontrier, 63, wasn't having any cognition problems, but after caring for her mother with dementia she thought she should look at herself, too. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Masters Track Event Features Record-Setters with Ages Over One Hundred Boston event sees records falling as seniors extend their athletic abilities; 100-year old McPhie and lazz great Shaheed also headline indoor champs March 15, 2014 – It has been a record smashing track – the 2014 Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships – in Boston this weekend that has seen top performances by men and women, some even older than 100. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Large Waist Indicates Shorter Life for Men and Women; Even if Body Mass Index Okay March 14, 2014 - Having a big belly has consequences beyond trouble squeezing into your pants. It’s detrimental to your health, even if you have a healthy body mass index (BMI), a new international collaborative study led by a Mayo Clinic researcher found. Men and women with large waist circumferences were more likely to die younger. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Longer Life Ahead for Senior Citizens Who Build Muscle Clinicians need to focus on ways to improve body composition, rather than on BMI alone, when counseling older adults on preventative health March 14, 2014 – There seems to be no end to the conflict among those who research senior citizens between deciding if seniors should be thin or a little on the heavy side to achieve a longer life. The latest opinion from UCLA researchers says the more muscle mass older Americans have, the likely they are to die prematurely. They add to the growing evidence that overall body composition is a better predictor of longevity that using the body mass index (BMI) measurement. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens How You Rate Your Physical Fitness in Middle Age an Indicator of Dementia Risk Rating yourself in poor physical condition at about 50 increases dementia risk by four Feb. 26, 2014 - How would you rate your own physical fitness? Is it good, satisfactory or maybe even poor? Surprisingly, your answer may reveal your future risk of developing dementia. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Older Muscle Stem Cells Rejuvenated to Function Like Younger Cells, May Help Elderly Repair Muscle Stanford researchers pinpoint why normal aging is accompanied by a diminished ability to regain strength and mobility after muscle injury By Krista Conger Feb. 17, 2014 - Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have pinpointed why normal aging is accompanied by a diminished ability to regain strength and mobility after muscle injury: Over time, stem cells within muscle tissues dedicated to repairing damage become less able to generate new muscle fibers and struggle to self-renew. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Physically Active Men Live Longer After Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease; Reduce Heart Failure Most active older cancer survivors 38% less likely to die of cancer; 49% less likely to die of cardiovascular disease Jan. 23, 2014 – Two new studies have found physical activity is very beneficial for older men. The results of one reports exercise it significantly extends the lives of senior cancer and cardiovascular disease survivors, and the other concludes it reduces heart failure risk. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Men Who Walk Fast Appear to Have Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality Physically fit men have better outcomes due to more regularly shaped blood vessels Jan. 20, 2014 - Men who walked at a fast pace prior to a prostate cancer diagnosis had more regularly shaped blood vessels in their prostate tumors compared with men who walked slowly, providing a potential explanation for why exercise is linked to improved outcomes for men with prostate cancer, according to results presented here at the AACR-Prostate Cancer Foundation Conference on Advances in Prostate Cancer Research, held Jan. 18–21. Read more... Aging News & Information New Evidence That Walking Speed of Senior Citizens is Predictor of How Long They Will Live New study finds happy seniors more likely to maintain better physical function Jan. 21, 2014 – A large study of people 60 and older has found that those who enjoy life are more likely to maintain better physical function in their daily activities and a faster walking speed as they age. Previous work by the researchers found these happy seniors were also most likely to survive for another eight years. This supports which supports another study suggesting walking speed is a good predictor of longevity. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Surgery Best Option for Herniated Disks; Age-Related Wear and Tear Usual Cause Eight-year study shows better long-term outcomes with surgery rather than non-invasive-treatment Dec. 30, 2013 - For patients with herniated disks in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to nonsurgical treatment, concludes an eight year follow-up study in Spine. Herniated disks are usually a result of aging but are more common among middle-age people than senior citizens due to activity levels of younger people. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Elderly Women Spend Two-Thirds of Time in Unhealthy Sedentary Behavior Increasing age and body mass index just make matters worse Dec. 17, 2013 - Health experts see sedentary behavior – when the effort does not raise the energy required above your resting level – as a risk factor for poor health. New research on thousands of senior women finds they spend about two-thirds of their waking hours in such dangerous behavior. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Link Between Obesity and Cancer for Older People Confirmed by Radiographic Imaging Radiographic imaging exposes relationship between obesity and cancer in aging population; women with more overall fat mass, more visceral fat had a higher risk of cancer; fat puts older men at risk even with healthy BMI Dec. 4, 2013 - The negative impact of fat on long-term health, particularly of older people, has been confirmed by the first use direct radiographic imaging of adipose (fatty) tissue rather than estimates like body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference. The study focused on the relationship between obesity and cancer risk in aging populations. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Obesity, Large Waist Linked to Hearing Loss for Women; Physical Activity Lowers Risk Study raises questions about hearing loss being associated only with aging Nov. 25, 2013 – If women need another reason to maintain a smaller waist and a lower body mass index (BMI), new research has it for them. A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) finds that a higher BMI and larger waist circumference are each associated with higher risk of hearing loss, but, a higher level of physical activity is associated with lower risk of hearing loss in women. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Older Men Lower Stroke Risk by Walking Daily at Any Pace Older men who walked at least one to two hours each day at any pace had a reduced risk of stroke Nov. 14, 2013 — Older men who walked at least one to two hours each day compared to less than half an hour per day had a reduced risk of stroke, in a large population-based study reported in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. Read more... Aging News & Information Boomers, Seniors Vastly Improve Memory, Brain Function, Physical Fitness with Aerobic Exercise New brain imaging techniques allowed researchers to detect brain changes earlier Nov. 12, 2013 - A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness. This finding is significant considering that among adults 50 and older, "staying mentally sharp" outranks social security and physical health as the top priority and concern in the United States. Read more... Aging News & Information Critical Roles for Exercise and Diet in Aging, Depression Found in New Research As humans live longer, experiences, choices throughout life actively impact the brain and these choices also affect aging and quality of life - what to do Nov. 11, 2013 - New studies released today underscore the potential impact of healthy lifestyle choices in treating depression, the effects of aging, and learning and point to ways to improve your lifestyle. The research focused on the effects of mind/body awareness, exercise, and diet, and was presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Exercise Program in Senior Centers Helps Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility Hospital for Special Surgery study shows program helps reduce arthritis pain for Asian seniors; Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program used Nov. 5, 2013 - Experts say it's never too late to reap the benefits of exercise, and a program offered in New York City senior centers is improving quality of life for many Asian senior citizens. Offered by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in senior centers in New York City, the program has helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance the overall health of many participants, according to a study by HSS. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Risk of Colorectal Cancer Goes Up in Men Who Sit a Lot, Get Little Exercise Even meeting daily exercise recommendations cannot overcome lengthy sedentary behavior – "active couch potato paradigm" Oct. 30, 2013 - Men who spend the most time engaged in sedentary behaviors – a lot of sitting and little exercise - are at greatest risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas, benign tumors that are known precursors of colorectal cancers, according to results presented here at the 12th Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, held Oct. 27-30. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Overweight Men Much Less Likely to Survive Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Men who died from prostate cancer were 50% more likely to be overweight or obese at diagnosis Oct. 30, 2013 - Men who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than men who are of healthy weight, according to a new study. In patients with more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, the researchers also found an even stronger correlation between obesity and mortality. Read more... Features for Senior Citizens Older Adults Using the Internet are More Likely to Engage in Cancer Prevention Behavior One exception: no association between internet use and participation in breast cancer screening Oct. 22, 2013 - Congratulations to you readers of SeniorJournal.com. A new study finds that men and women who use the internet – that is you – are more likely to participate in screening for colorectal cancer, participate in physical activities, eat healthily, and smoke less, compared with those who do not use the internet. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens High Blood Pressure Risk Reduced 19 Percent with Four Hours Weekly Exercise Study indicates it is leisure-time exercise that counts; Physical activity at work was not linked to a lower risk of hypertension Oct. 4, 2013 – High blood pressure we all know is bad, because it can lead to so many deadly diseases. A new review of 13 studies including more than 135,000 people has proven, however, that you can reduce your chances of developing hypertension with just over four hours of leisure time exercise per week. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens At age 75, would a senior Popeye still be able to take on Bluto? New study finds tools to better identify senior citizens at risk of functional decline; design programs building resistance and power Aug. 14, 2013 - If Popeye were to age naturally like the rest of us, he would need more than just big muscles to stay independent during his senior years. When it comes to muscles and aging, the important thing is quality, not quantity, as shown by the findings of new study. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Study Supports Idea that Seniors Can Meet Their Weekly Exercise Needs in Small Pieces Total amount of exercise important, not frequency, research shows; supports recommendation by CDC for seniors on getting proper exercise weekly June 20, 2013 – Senior citizens need at least 150 minutes (2 hours and a half) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like a brisk walk. There is new research out today that may encourage more seniors to make the effort. The study from Queen’s University says it make no difference if a senior does this in one big effort of in a series of smaller efforts during the week. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Statins Block Benefits of Exercise in Study of Obese Adults at University of Missouri If patients start exercising and taking simvastatin at same time, it seems the statins block the ability of exercise to improve their fitness levels By Kate McIntyre May 16, 2013 – Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol. However, University of Missouri researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of statin previously sold under the brand name “Zocor,” hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight adults. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Exercise Fails to Help Depressed Elderly in London Care Homes Popular with residents but it had no effect on depression or general quality of life May 2, 2013 – Exercise often seems to be an automatic recommendation for anything that ails a senior citizen. New research indicates, however, that this common solution for better mental and physical health has met its match in trying to help elderly living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities escape from depression. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Knee Brace Proven to Significantly Reduce Pain of Kneecap Osteoarthritis Enormous potential for treating common joint condition effectively; providing a simple and cheap alternative to painkillers April 19, 2013 - A lightweight knee brace can dramatically improve the function and reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis the affects the kneecap, says a study released today by researchers at The University of Manchester that was funded by Arthritis Research UK. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Walking Slowly Associated with Poor Health in Senior Citizens but It May Be Due to Fat Thighs Study finds older adults who gained the most thigh fat and lost the most thigh muscle were at greatest risk of a meaningful decline in walking speed Feb. 19, 2013 – Previous studies have shown that walking speed declines with age and the slower senior citizens walk the less time they have to live. A new study suggests, however, that prevention of age-related declines in walking speed isn't just about preserving muscle mass, it's also about preventing fat gain – in the thighs. Read more... Aging News & Information Nutritional Factors to Preserve Muscle Mass, Strength and Performance in Senior Citizens Review by International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Nutrition Working Group examines role of nutrition in sarcopenia, with focus on protein, vitamins D and B, and acid-based diet. Jan. 18, 2013 - Sarcopenia - the decrease in the amount and quality of muscle - is a common consequence of aging, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults. Falling, which can lead to fractures and other injuries for seniors, is often caused by poor muscle strength resulting from sarcopena. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Mental Abilities in Older People Retained and Even Improved by Aerobic Exercise Task switching, selective attention, working memory and more benefit from aerobic exercise Dec. 13, 2012 – New research has found that older people can retain and even improve certain mental abilities through aerobic exercise, including mental tasks associated with driving. Particular aspects of cognitive function such as task switching, selective attention and working memory among others, all appear to benefit from aerobic exercise. Read more... Aging News & Information Unique Joint Replacement Promo Features Olympic Coach, Others Writing Letters to Younger Selves Legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski teams with author Ellyn Spragins to release "Had I Known Then," A collection of letters from former joint pain sufferers to their younger selves Dec. 7, 2012 – In a unique way to encourage those with joint pain to consider joint replacement, an orthopedics company has published an online booklet that features a U.S. Olympics coach and several others who regret not having their painful joints replaced earlier. Senior citizens and baby boomers, the most likely to have debilitating osteoarthritis, often delay hip or knee replacement surgery for years due to fear, misinformation or a lack of awareness about treatment options. Read more, see video... Alzheimer's, Dementia & Mental Health Even Older People Can Slow Alzheimer’s, Other Dementia with Active Lifestyle Data kept for 20 years; lifestyle factors included recreational sports, gardening, yard work, bicycling, dancing and riding exercise cycle Nov. 27, 2012 - Previous studies have indicated that exercise may slow the progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A study presented today, however, focused on senior citizens – average age 78 – and concluded an active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brains of older adults and could reduce the burden of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Free Bus Passes Appear to Open Door to Health Benefits for Older People Researchers point to other studies that also show seniors more likely to be physically active if using the buses Sept. 20, 2012 – A novel way to encourage older people to be more physically active is to provide them with free bus passes, say the authors of a study published today in the American Journal of Public Health. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Fitness at Middle Age Leads to Lower Risk of Chronic Disease in Senior Years Even study participants who died had fewer chronic ailments to the end Aug. 27, 2012 - A new study declares that fitness in middle age points to less chronic health problems in later life. And, even those who died in old age, seemed to have less of these chronic ailments right up to the end. The study involved both senior men and women, older than 65, who were Medicare patients. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Six in 10 Adults Now Get Physically Active by Walking; Seniors Gain Less Than Others Less than half get enough physical activity to improve their health Aug. 8, 2012 - Sixty-two percent of adults say they walked for at least once for 10 minutes or more in the previous week in 2010, compared to 56 percent in 2005. The good news is senior citizens - those 65 and older - increased their walking. The bad news, it is less than other age groups, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Group Yoga Helps Stroke Victims Improve Function, Balance Helps patients long after stroke; cost effective; may help them be more active; oldest over 90 July 27, 2012 – Group yoga can improve motor function and balance in stroke survivors, even if they don't begin yoga until six months or more after the stroke and no longer receive rehabilitative care, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. One patient was in his 90s. Read more... Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements Older Women Lose Weight Best with Journal, No Skipped Meals, Lunch In Findings show with simple tools postmenopausal women –at greater risk for weight gain – can lose weight successfully July 13, 2012 - Older women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants – especially at lunch – suggests new research from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The most important of these, the researchers report, is the food journal. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Breast Cancer Risk Reduced by Mild Physical Activity if Weight Maintained Reduced risk for older women who exercise after menopause is particularly encouraging June 25, 2012 - Physical activity – either mild or intense, and before or after menopause – may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits, according to a new analysis by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. Read more... Tai Chi Enlarges Brains, Improves Memory, Thinking in Elderly Chinese First trial showing lesser aerobic exercise, with stimulating discussion increased brain volume, improved results on memory, thinking tests June 19, 2012 - Scientists from the University of South Florida in Tampa and Fudan University in Shanghai found increases in brain volume and improvements on tests of memory and thinking in Chinese seniors who practiced Tai Chi three times a week, reports an article published today in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Read more... Senior Citizen Longevity & Statistics Centenarians Match Boomers in Daily Exercise; Favorites are Walking, Muscle Building 100 year olds eat and sleep better than baby boomers; consider social connections a key to quality life June 12, 2012 - Most centenarians say they exercise almost every day. Walking is their favorite physical activity but exercises to build muscle is almost as popular among those 100 years old and older, reports the UnitedHealthcare’s seventh annual 100@100 survey. This year baby boomers were also surveyed for comparison and there were surprises. Read more, link to video interview... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Senior Wii Bowlers Head to LA Thursday for California Championship Bowling by waving a remote control at a television screen is catching on with senior citizens across the country with many participating in National Senior League - see great video by Erickson Sports at bottom April 25, 2012 – Thursday is a big day in the booming world of Wii bowling. Teams from across the state will be representing their senior community in the National Senior League’s California State Championship. The Wii remotes will be swinging at Vintage Westwood Horizons, 947 Tiverton Ave., Los Angeles. Read more, See Video... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens L.A. Wellness Club Uses Microsoft's Kinect and HealthVault to Enhance Seniors’ Well-Being Microsoft Corp., the LA Department of Aging, Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services today unveiled an innovative fitness program for senior citizens called the Exergamers Wellness Club, which combines technology with exercise, overall health monitoring and evidence-based health education from Partners in Care April 4, 2012 —Orlando Estrada, 77, experienced so much pain and loss of balance after his two knee-replacement surgeries that he needed a wheelchair to get around. Taking the bus was an ordeal, and he got so little exercise that his blood pressure was heading toward the danger zone. Read more... - If you’re an older adult who hasn’t been active in recent years, one of the easiest ways to ease back into activity is walking – the most basic exercise there is, yet, highly touted by the American Heart Association and other health experts. It can be done by almost everyone, almost anywhere, and it can have a major positive impact on your health and happiness. Read more... Walking Helps Senior Citizens Alleviate Fatigue after Cancer Operation New study reveals how a regular walking regimen helped pancreatic cancer patients overcome fatigue; major problem for almost all cancer survivors April 2, 2012 Researchers have affirmed that pancreatic cancer patients can literally take a step-by-step approach to combat fatigue. A study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reports that patients who underwent an operation as part of their cancer treatment and then started a regular walking regimen experienced less fatigue than cancer survivors who did not do the walking program. Read more... Keeping Fit into the "Golden Years" Involves Four Main Areas of Focus Expert offers tips to help senior citizens live longer healthier lives – see video By Dr. Judith Black, Highmark Inc March 12, 2012 - Americans are living longer and are in better physical condition than their predecessors because today's senior citizens are more aware of the need to remain physically active into their "Golden Years. Read more, see video... Seniors With Medical, Psychological Stress Should Consider Yoga, Study Says Yoga considered by many a tremendous tool for combating the concerns of an aging society, see video
March 6, 2012 - Senior citizens - the age group most often dealing with stress-related psychological and medical conditions – may want to see if yoga offers relief. A new study says it is effective in treating patients with depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and cardiac disease. Read more, see video... Walking Clubs Offer Senior Citizens a Simple, Free Way to Better Health, Fitness American Heart Association adds another national program to promote walking as most effective physical activity Jan. 17, 2012 - Regular walking, a favorite exercise for senior citizens, is one of the most effective forms of physical activity that delivers substantial health benefits and improves heart health, says the American Heart Association. The latest addition to their tools for persuading people to exercise or Walking Clubs, which are quickly being formed in communities across the U.S. Read more... Brief, High-Intensity Workouts Appear to Help Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar Improved blood sugar levels even though they did not lose weight during short two-week study - see video Dec. 12, 2011 - Brief high intensity workouts - as little as six sessions over two weeks - rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines, according to researchers at McMaster University in Canada. Read more... Physical Fitness Trumps Body Weight in Reducing Death Risks for Older Men Good news for seniors, middle-aged men who are physically active, but do not lose weight – less worry about BMI being a little high if physically fit Dec. 10, 2011 - If you maintain or improve your fitness level - even if your body weight has not changed or increased - you can reduce your risk of death, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. This study was only of men but the researchers say it is likely to apply to women, too. Read more... Older Runners Increasing Fast, Remaining Fast Runners as They Age Efficiency of using oxygen no different for seniors than younger runners Nov. 29, 2011 - Runners over the age of 60 are the fastest-growing group in the sport. A new study from the University of New Hampshire suggests that their running can remain fast as they age, too. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Study Finds Heart Failure Patients Benefit from Leg Muscle Exercise By warming up properly, patients can improve the oxygenation, performance of their leg muscles, which is beneficial in promoting beneficial exercise Oct. 31, 2011 - Doctors should not only treat the heart muscle in chronic heart failure patients, but also their leg muscles through exercise, say researchers in a major new study of the disease that primarily hits senior citizens. Read more... Sex and Romance for Senior Citizens Older Men With Higher Testosterone Levels Lose Less Muscle, Strength As They Age Testosterone may help senior men preserve muscle and delay frailty; men lose more muscle and strength than women as they age Oct. 27, 2011 - A recent study of men 65 and older finds elderly men with higher levels of testosterone lost less lean muscle mass, especially if they were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also resulted in less loss of lower body strength. Loss of muscle mass and strength contribute to frailty and are associated with falls, mobility limitations and fractures. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Stretching Program or with Yoga Relieves Chronic Back Pain; Self-Help Book Fails Suggests yoga's benefits largely due to physical benefits of stretching and strengthening the muscles - not its mental components Oct. 24, 2011 - It’s hardly surprising that yoga and stretching classes were more effective than handing folks a book on self-care for patients with chronic low back pain. What may surprise many is that stretching and yoga produced about the same results in reducing symptoms and improving function. But, the progress with yoga is probably from stretching, not the mental exercise. Read more... Boomers and Their Senior Parents Are Targets of New Go4Life Fitness Effort Public-private effort led by NIH focuses on fitness for older adults - only 25% of senior citizens engage in regular physical activity Oct. 20, 2011 - Being physically active is vital to maintaining health and independence as we age, and a new federal campaign for people 50 and older will help them to get active and keep going. Introduced today by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Go4Life campaign encourages sedentary older adults to reap health benefits by making physical activity part of their daily lives. Only 25 percent of people aged 65-74 say they engage in regular physical activity. Read more... Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements for Seniors My Aching Knees Seemed to Be Cured by Omega-3, New Study Says It May Be True UK researchers find omega-3 fatty acids slow down osteoarthritis, at least in guinea pigs; I think it worked for me! By Tucker Sutherland, editor, SeniorJournal.com Oct. 17, 2011 – As an active – well very active – tennis player for many years, when I turned 70 I was worried my playing days might end due to my aching knees. I never took the court without wearing the latest in knee protection devices. Then, shortly after I increased my daily regimen of fish oil pills, the knee pain disappeared. I was convinced my joints were now better “oiled.” New research says there may be something to this. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Aerobic Exercise Important Therapy for Preventing, Slowing Down Dementia Mayo Clinic: ‘very compelling argument for exercise as a disease-modifying strategy to prevent dementia and mild cognitive impairment’ Sept. 7, 2011 - Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Read more... Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements Dieting Beats Exercise for Diabetes Prevention in Older Women, Combo Is Best Strengthening exercise appears to have greater benefits for insulin resistance than aerobic exercise By Carl Sherman, Health Behavior News Service Sept. 2, 2011 - Lifestyle changes that include dieting to lose weight and exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes, but researchers were uncertain which element contributes more. A new study suggests that, in postmenopausal women at least, dietary weight loss alone is effective while exercise alone is not effective, and both together are best of all. Read more, see video Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Older Adults Should Keep on Exercising: Benefits Accumulate as People Age During 53-year study, grip strength, standing balance, chair rise times used as indicators of strength, physical performance Aug. 25, 2011 – Adults are encouraged to exercise at any age, even if they have not exercised in the past. A new study, however, puts emphasis on those who have exercised in younger years to keep on doing it, because the benefits of physical activity accumulate over a lifetime. Read more... Aerobic Exercise Beats Resistance Training at Burning Belly Fat Duke study involved adults up to age 70; what really counts is how much exercise you do Aug. 25, 2011 – A study of overweight adults up to age 70 has found that aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. Good news for senior citizens, who sometimes find resistance training too difficult. Read more... Alzheimer's, Dementia & Mental Health Senior Citizens Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline with Too Much Salt, Too Little Exercise Believed to be first study linking benefits of a low sodium diet to brain health in healthy older adults Aug. 22, 2011 – Senior citizens who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume a lot of sodium in their diet may be putting themselves at risk for more than just heart disease. A new reports says it appears to also be detrimental to your mental health. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Prove They Can Learn to Stick with Exercise Routine Seniors with two executive function skills –multitasking and the ability control distractions – built self-confidence, did best Aug. 16, 2011 – An expert at helping people exercise has taken on the challenge of helping senior citizens stick with their exercise routines and says his technique of building self-confidence was at least partially successful with this group. Read more... Exercise May Help Prevent Brain Damage Caused by Alzheimer's Disease Could help develop approach for early intervention in preventing brain damage; allows brain chemicals to prevent inflammation Aug.15, 2011 – Regular exercise could help prevent brain damage associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to research published this month in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Read more... Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Risk Pulmonary Embolism with Knee Replacement Surgery Study finds 80+ elderly and those with three other common senior problems most at risk in hip, knee surgery July 27, 2011 – Senior citizens - those 80 and over in particular - may not be the best candidates for knee replacement surgery according to new research that found pulmonary embolism, an often fatal condition, was most common after replacement surgery in those over 79 and those who had three other health problems common to the elderly. Read more... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Late-Life Cognitive Decline Slowed in Elderly Women by Minimal Exercise Two studies support growing evidence that habitual physical activity slows age-related changes in cognition and risk of dementia July 19, 2011 – Senior citizen women see their late-life cognitive decline slow down as they engage in regular minimal exercise. Two studies published as “Online First” by by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, clearly point to new hope in a method of slowing age-related mental decline. In one study, the women had vascular or coronary risks. Read more... AARP Launches Fat-to-Fit Weight Loss Program Online for Third Year Guidance from fitness expert Carole Carson – she lost 60 pounds at age 60 May 17, 2011 - Today marks the start of AARP’s third annual “Fat-to-Fit Summer Weight Loss Challenge,” an online program challenging and supporting people to make positive, permanent life changes to improve their health. It includes eight weeks of guidance from fitness expert and author, Carole Carson, who lost more than 60 pounds at age 60. Read more... Patients with Chronic Heart Failure Discover New Quality of Life with Tai Chi Exercise Those with chronic systolic heart failure have been historically considered too frail to exercise - see link to video in caption about founder March 25, 2011 - Tai chi exercise, long popular with senior citizens, appears to offer improved quality of life, better mood and the ability to exercise effectively in patients with chronic heart failure, according to a report in the April 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Read more, see video.... Senior Citizens Can Be Older and Stronger with Progressive Resistance Training Researchers at the University of Michigan say older adults don’t have to accept strength and muscle loss as they age - watch video April 4, 2011 - Getting older doesn’t mean giving up muscle strength. Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System. Read more, see video Sex and Romance for Senior Citizens Occasional Sexual Activity or Physical Exercise Can Be Killers Study sees short-term increase in risk of heart attack, cardiac death- watch video March 23, 2011 - When it comes to sex and exercise, you better do it on a regular basis and this may be especially important for senior citizens. New research says both activities can trigger a short-term increased risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. But, the risk is low for those who maintain regular physical activity. Read more, watch video... Exercise & Fitness for Senior Citizens Nursing Prof Inspired by Elderly Aunt Has Patented Device to Get Senior Citizens Moving Working with engineers at U. of Rhode Island she has patented the Activity Analyzer March 7, 2011 – Virtually all senior citizens know they need exercise - they need to at least move around. Most, however, seem to have a problem getting motivated. There may be hope, however, coming from the efforts of a nursing professor inspired by her 97-year-old aunt who lives on her own. Read more... Senior Citizen Longevity & Statistics How Fast Senior Citizens Walk Found to be Good Predictor of How Long They Will Live Large study of older Americans says prediction most accurate for those 75 and older; works for men and women - watch video Jan. 5, 2011 – How fast senior citizens walk appears to be a better gage of how long they will live than trying to do a more complicated analysis using age, sex, chronic conditions, smoking history, blood pressure, body mass index, and hospitalization. This study of senior citizens found walking gait is especially accurate for predicting remaining life for those age 75 and older. Read more...Watch Video...
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All patients benefited regardless of heart failure
severity, age and gender
Regardless of the level of fat mass,
higher level of muscle mass helps reduce the risk of death
March
6, 2015 – For most married couples this new research is probably not a
surprise. It concludes that if one spouse improves his or her exercise
program, the other spouse is significantly more likely to do the same. The
researchers conclude that a better approach to helping people boost their
physical activity to improve health might be to counsel married couples
together instead of individually.
Feb.
18, 2015 – Individuals with Type 2 diabetes have heightened amounts of
sugars and fats in their blood, which increases their risks for
cardiovascular diseases such as strokes and heart attacks. Exercise is a
popular prescription for those suffering from the symptoms of Type 2
diabetes, but most research has focused the benefits of different exercise
methods. A news study, however, decided to look at the difference in
benefits based on the time of the exercise. Doing it after dinner is best,
they say.
October
14, 2014 – A new study from Germany questions the benefits of exercise for
both men and women after they reach the age of 70. For people in their study
between the ages of 60 and 70 regular training on a treadmill tended to
improve cerebral blood flow and visual memory. However, trial participants
who were older than 70 years of age tended to show no benefit of exercise.
Sept.
8, 2014 – Promising results have been achieved in repairing damaged tissue
in muscles which could lead to a new therapeutic approach to treating the
millions of people suffering from muscle diseases, including those with
muscular dystrophies and muscle wasting associated with cancer and aging
seniors, according to the study, published September 7 in
