aging
09/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
What do sewing and photography have in common? They’re exercise for your brain, which is key to aging well mentally
Mentally challenging exercises, such as quilting and photography, can help prevent cognitive decline as you age. A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are suggesting that tasks that include continuous mental effort and challenge enhance cognitive function. For the study, the researchers differentiated the changes in brain activity in 39 older adults that […]
08/13/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Vitamin D can prevent hip fractures in older adults by making their muscles stronger
Vitamin D is a fairly well-known vitamin, thanks largely to its association with calcium. More studies are coming out proving its benefits in building stronger bones. One such study detailed how vitamin D intake can help elderly people avoid hip fractures, thereby protecting them from injury and helping improve their quality of life. The study […]
05/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass
Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Exercise to avoid frailty in old age: Research finds leg muscles lose nerve connections UNLESS kept healthy and strong
Old age is a gift people who took care of their health during their youth give themselves. Seniors who didn’t smoke, drink too much alcohol, and practiced clean living among other healthy practices when they were young, reap the rewards of their efforts decades after. Optimistic ones also live to see their grandchildren and attend […]
07/03/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Weight training protects the brain from aging, scientists discover
Dementia is a hot topic in the news as well as research these days for good reason: It is now the fifth-leading cause of death in our nation, killing more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. As the number of Americans with this illness continues to rise and someone in our country develops the […]
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