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Topic- Program design
Aerobic exercise for 6 months may boost cognitive skills
Walking or cycling for 35 minutes three times a week for six months may improve thinking skills in older adults with cognitive impairments without dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.
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How does mindfulness meditation improve mood?
A randomized controlled trial of 134 mildly stressed adults (mean age, 60; about half women) found that those who were assigned to a six-week mindfulness-meditation training program experienced significantly reduced negative affect variability-which refers to subjective distress and includes a range of mood states such as worry, anxiety, anger, self-criticism, and life dissatisfaction-compared with participants assigned to a waitlist control (no intervention).
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Intergenerational shared sites in demand
A new survey from Generations United (GU) and the Eisner Foundation reveals that 92% of Americans believe activities bringing together children/youth and older adults can reduce loneliness across all ages and 89% think that serving both young people and older adults at the same location is a good use of resources.
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Exergaming may boost cognition in those with MCI
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming, researchers report.
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More minutes of exercise better for losing body fat
After experiencing menopause, women tend to gain body fat. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among women (United States National Cancer Institute), and older age and obesity are two risk factors. A study was conducted to determine if exercise would reduce body fat, which might reduce one of the risks of breast cancer.
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Exercise intensity may benefit brain more than minutes of exercise
A growing body of research has shown that physical activity encourages cognitive health as well as physical function. But how much exercise? A research team decided to explore that question.
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