Tools to support physical safety and injury prevention while at home are a key part of helping aging adults to maintain independence. Specially designed tools, like the ones available from SOAR Life … [Read more...]
The Potential Benefits of Fitness Assessment Tools for Aging Adults
Aging adults can receive tremendous health benefits by maintaining awareness of their health and monitoring/increasing their physical activity levels. The habits of accurately recording physical … [Read more...]
Exercise for Older Adults and Improved Brain Metabolism
Numerous studies have been done to try and find a connection between brain metabolism and physical activity. While there have been results that indicated exercise has a positive effect on memory, a … [Read more...]
10,000 Steps a Day: What’s the Big Deal?
Have you heard of or been told that you strive to walk 10,000 steps a day? The reasons behind the number may not be grounded in science, but the benefits of getting exercise in the form of walking … [Read more...]
African Americans Are More at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
African Americans Live Shorter Lives Due to Heart Disease and Stroke A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasized the impact that heart disease and stroke has on … [Read more...]
One Hour of Exercise a Week Can Prevent Depression
A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry showed that even small amounts of exercise can help protect against depression. The benefits of exercise on depression can be experienced … [Read more...]
The Link Between Yoga, Aerobic Exercise, and Heart Disease
Combining Yoga and Aerobic Exercise Together Appears to Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors A recent study published by the American College of Cardiology reported that patients who had heart disease … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Brain and Heart Health
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed 15, 744 adults for a period of 25 years. Of those who were a part of the study, around 1500 developed dementia. … [Read more...]
Useful Gift Ideas for Seniors and Aging Family Members
Choosing a gift for an aging patient or loved one can be a challenge when their wish list is short, or when you’ve run dry of unique and useful ideas. Seniors and aging family members are often … [Read more...]
Seven Suggested Steps for Maintaining Brain Health
Recent information published by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Presidential Advisory emphasized the importance of seven steps people can take to foster brain health, reduce … [Read more...]
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