Research shows that physical activity reduces the risk of health conditions that can contribute to age-related cognitive decline and may help delay or slow it. In people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, physical activity may improve some aspects of cognition. It can also help them feel better, maintain a healthy weight, and have regular […]
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NOTE: This article is a continuation of Aging and Mobility: Part One. A carefully developed exercise plan can play a huge role in improving and maintaining mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. It’s important to discuss your physical activity plan with a medical professional, who can help modify this plan
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Loss of one’s mobility is often an inevitable reality of aging. As we grow older, we may experience changes in our mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. Mobility issues can affect the small to strenuous day-to-day activities that we often take for granted. Mobility impairments can appear as unsteadiness while
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You are never too old to start exercising. Research shows that even people who start exercising in their 80’s and 90’s experience health benefits. A study published by the International Journal of Stroke found that people between the ages of 40 to 59 – who started a fitness routine – cut their risk of a
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