older adults
09/12/2018
/
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 […]
08/22/2018
/
By Rhonda Johansson
Airbags for the elderly: New device has sensors that anticipate a fall, will inflate quickly to absorb 90% of impact
French company Helite has created an airbag to protect senior citizens from breaking their hips when they fall down. The device, called The Hip’Air belt, was recently presented at the CES (formerly the International Consumer Electronics Show) 2018 fair. Designers of the belt say that the technology is able to sense a sudden fall within […]
08/03/2018
/
By Michelle Simmons
Older adults who exercise for 6 months have healthier brains
Another study has proven how exercise can be beneficial to one’s health. The study, published in the journal Neurology Clinical Practice, has found that older adults who exercise for at least 52 hours over the course of about six months have healthier brains. “Given the limited effectiveness of available treatments for dementia, promotion of a […]
04/27/2018
/
By Jessica Dolores
Less is more, as we age: Fasting, calorie and fat restriction found to help preserve brain health
Many changes happen as we age. Our energy levels drop. We’d rather stay home and putter in the garden than go outdoors and chase the wind. Declining muscle mass requires less energetic movements. Fasting becomes more important, becomes more doable. Less is more. A new study published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience showed why. Researchers conducted a […]
04/17/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
Reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by walking FAST and OFTEN
In 2015, at least 47 million people worldwide had dementia, a memory problem that often greatly affects an individual’s ability to accomplish daily tasks. While the most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, other forms exist as well. Unlike other diseases that can be treated, there is no cure for dementia. However, learning about its […]
01/18/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
Another reason to go Mediterranean: Research shows the diet helps protect older adults from becoming frail, prolonging health and independence
Healthcare experts advocate the Mediterranean diet because of its various health benefits. According to the analysis of several studies, this particular diet can even “reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals.” The findings were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The analysis indicates the Mediterranean diet, which mainly features plant-based foods, like “fruits and vegetables, […]
« Return Home
1 of 1
Popular Articles
COPYRIGHT © 2017 PREVENTION NEWS
Privacy Policy