Maintaining an active lifestyle with activities ranging from moderate to vigorous intensity, such as exercise, walking, and gardening can promote a variety of health benefits for older people. Talk to your healthcare provider about strategies to help you live your best life!
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If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the
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If you are living with dementia, participating in activities you enjoy and getting exercise may help you feel better and maintain a healthy weight. Try these tips for a healthy and active lifestyle: Be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days of the week. Aim for a mix of exercise
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The start of a new year is a great time to set a new fitness goal! Setting goals can help you establish a fitness routine, monitor your progress, and stay on track. Short-term goals are tasks that you can accomplish in the present or very near future. For example: Having the appropriate shoes and clothing
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As 2021 comes to a close, NIA invites you to explore some of the most popular health information topics from this past year: Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability — Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has
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NIA’s new exercise guide in Spanish can help you learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity as you age. Whether you’re just starting out, getting back to exercising after a break, or are fit enough to run a three-mile race, this guide is for everyone, including those who live with a disability or
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No more excuses! Get moving with these tips to overcome your exercise barriers.
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Follow these simple guidelines to make exercising more enjoyable while protecting your health in sweltering heat.
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When preparing foods, follow these basic steps to keep yourself safe:
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Being creative about your physical activity plans and trying new forms of exercise can keep you motivated.
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