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The Journal on Active Aging brings articles of value to professionals dedicated to older-adult quality of life. Content sweeps across the active-aging landscape to focus on education and practice. Find articles of interest by searching the article archives in three ways: Enter a keyword in the articles search bar; click on search by topic; or type a keyword or phrase in the general search bar at the top of the page.
Topic- Physical wellness
Maintaining bone health: Lifestyle strategies for optimizing strength and mobility by Jennifer Wagner, MD
Emerging therapies promise to advance osteoporosis treatment, but lifestyle factors remain "the mainstay of prevention and treatment for loss of bone mineral density," writes this Canyon Ranch physician.
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A microbiome revolution for wellness by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Microbiome health…is about rethinking our food environment--from procurement to preparation--and recognizing the gut as both a culinary and clinical frontier. Fiber, fermentation, farming and food lay a culinary path toward better health.
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Can playing racquet sports help you live 9.7 years longer? by Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM
What if one of the most powerful longevity interventions wasn't found in a lab--but on a court? This longevity expert highlights the benefits of embracing racquet sports for participants and for the organizations that promote their health and wellness.
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Integrating bodywork into wellness by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
Bodywork, such as massage, "can be an indispensable tool for maintaining a healthy body that ages more gracefully." Learn about therapeutic bodywork and its benefits, plus guide participants on how to find the right fit for their needs.
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Harnessing the power of exercise and nutrition to combat age-related muscle loss by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Roger Fielding, PhD, a renowned Tufts University researcher, shares insights on sarcopenia prevention and the latest research on healthy aging.
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Unveiling nutritional requirements of older adults, part two by Sandy Todd Webster
In the pursuit of active aging, our journey unfolds through the choices we make--a narrative shaped by multiple determinants of health such as natural movement, stress reduction, a sense of belonging--and the foods we consume. This is the second half of a feature offering a primer on nine essential nutrients in which adults 55+ are often deficient. Review the remaining five nutrients and how to put them in an eating plan.
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