A Big Deal: New Research On Reducing Obesity In Older Women
June 14, 2018
Most women who are post-menopausal face the prospect of potential weight gain. While some women may respond with discipline and lifestyle changes, others may conclude that nothing can be done as the weight is the result of genetics. However, a new study out of the University of Buffalo School of Health…
Hurry Up: Your Walking Pace May Extend Your Life
June 11, 2018
We all know that a leisurely stroll outside can be an enjoyable way to spend your time. But it turns out if you pick up the pace to walk more briskly, you may not only experience the pleasure of the outdoors but you may also be extending the length of…
Cross Your Heart: The Importance of Keeping Your Heart Healthy
May 23, 2018
At this point, you don’t need to be told the importance of good heart health for overall healthy aging. But what is news is that researchers have now pinpointed the amount of exercise you should undertake to keep your heart healthy and your blood vessels young. Published in The Journal…
What’s That Word? The Link Between Word Retrieval And Exercise
May 4, 2018
You’ve been there: trying to remember a word that feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue but you just can’t spit it out. Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this momentary lapse is known as “tip-of-the-tongue” state, and some new research has come out to help you…
The Best Defense Is A Good Offense: Seniors And Martial Arts
April 27, 2018
Some of us may remember the classic scene from Seinfeld when Cosmo Kramer takes up Taekwondo and terrorizes his younger classmates. But far from a laughing matter, martial arts may, in fact, afford those of us who are older with the ideal physical and mental skills needed to ward off…
Stand Up: Too Much Sitting Can Harm Your Brain
April 18, 2018
We already know through existing research that a sedentary life can have a negative effect on your physical health and lifespan. Now, with new research, we have more evidence that too much sitting can also be harmful to your brain. Just published in PLOS ONE, this new study out of the…