Have you been feeling down lately? Exercise and physical activity can help! Exercise can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, increase energy, and much more! Research shows the benefits of exercise and physical activity go beyond just physical well-being. Adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, […]
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Physical activity and exercise are good for your physical and mental health and can help keep you independent as you age. Building slowly from your current fitness level can help prevent injuries and ensure your new routine sticks. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when starting an exercise routine: Find more tips
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Keeping active is important at any age! Whatever your fitness level or needs may be, there are activities that can help you reach your goals. If you’re starting a new exercise routine in the new year, try to include these four types of exercise: Learn more about how these four types of exercise can improve your
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It’s rewarding to care for someone, but it can also be overwhelming! Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia takes time and effort. It can be lonely and frustrating, so it’s important to take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it. Start a self-care routine by: Explore
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Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including your genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk of dementia. Consider incorporating these healthy behaviors into your lifestyle: Check out NIA’s infographic to learn more about reducing your
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Research shows the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical well-being. Exercise can help increase your energy, improve sleep, and reduce feelings of stress. Watch the following video to learn more about how physical activity can help support your emotional and mental health.
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When you have chronic pain, exercising safely may help with managing your pain. In fact, being inactive can sometimes lead to a cycle of more pain and loss of function. A few things to consider when starting exercise with chronic pain: Consider a combination of different exercises, focusing on endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Talk with
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We now know about more health benefits from physical activity — and how Americans can more easily achieve them. The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is based on the latest scientific evidence that shows that physical activity has many health benefits independent of other healthy behaviors, like good nutrition. The recommended amount of physical
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