Posts Tagged ‘Older Adults’

Decline in Fitness Accelerates After Age 45

27th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Men in Particular See Dip in Fitness Levels, but Exercise and Healthy Weight Can Help
Fitness levels decline with age and accelerate after age 45 in men and women, a new study says. But staying at a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity can help.
“The U.S. population is aging and is becoming more [...]

Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile

23rd June 2009 by admin No Comments

Older people who don’t socialize much might be increasing their risk for declining motor function and hastening their death, researchers from Rush University Medical Center report.
On the positive side, sociable seniors who keep active physically and mentally tend to stave off the decline in physical ability often associated with aging, the scientists added.
“A broader range [...]

Alzheimer’s And Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death

9th June 2009 by admin 2 Comments

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease have a shorter life span than other older adults, but the risk of death is no greater for whites or blacks, a new study says.
The study, conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, contradicts earlier information indicating blacks with [...]