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Topic- Physical activity
Daily stair climbing can cut heart disease risk by 20%
Climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%. It's another physical activity goal that residents and staff can set to stay healthy.
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Daily walking curbs adverse effects of bedrest in the hospital
As little as 25 minutes a day of slow walking seems to be enough to counter the detrimental physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients, according to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence. For optimal improvements in physical function, around 50 mins/day of slow walking or around 40 mins of combined physical activities, such as 20 minutes of resistance bands with around 20 minutes of aerobic activity, are the most effective.
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Active older adults have better quality of life
A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over 60 years old June is linked to lower quality of life, a study of almost 1,500 adults has shown. The same was true for increases in the amount of sedentary time, such as watching TV or reading. The researchers say this highlights the need to encourage older adults to remain active.
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Stats: 35% of outdoor sports participants are older adults
The Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation recently released findings from the "2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report." The report reveals that the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record 168.1M participants, or 55% of the US population over age 6. The report also found that the new participant base is becoming increasingly more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, age, and sexual and gender identity.
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Tech Talk: Waist-worn sensor assesses physical activity, gait
A single sensor worn around the waist could capture measures of both physical activity and gait, according to a recent study. The waist-worn sensor is thought to be easier to use for older adults with limited mobility.
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