Preventing frailty with yoga
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
Australian researchers have embarked on a large clinical trial to explore the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and walking-based exercise for staving off dementia, a
In a growing trend to harness the positive potential of technology for our aging population, researchers have created video games for older adults that take
Some people will do anything to get out of doing exercise, and researchers are scrambling to oblige, showing physical health benefits – in mice and
Middle-aged people who walk slowly age more quickly, according to new research, while fast walkers are physically and mentally younger. The study, conducted in nearly
High intensity interval training, which has established heart health benefits, could also help prevent cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. A University of Queensland
The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed
Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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