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Category: Exercise

Exergaming a salve for aging hazards

March 12, 2020

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

Exercise in a pill?

February 20, 2020

Some people will do anything to get out of doing exercise, and researchers are scrambling to oblige, showing physical health benefits – in mice and

Slow walkers could age faster

November 20, 2019

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 could prevent cognitive decline

September 17, 2019

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

Australia falling in healthy nation rankings

March 25, 2019

While Mediterranean regions are fighting it out for top healthy nation ranking, Australia is slipping. Spain has overtaken Italy as the world’s healthiest country, according

From paleolithic times to now: how moving less impacts our health

February 27, 2019

Modern times have seen a resurgence in paleolithic diets – for better or worse – as people turn to hunter gatherers for lessons on lifestyle

Welcome boost to aged care funding

The Royal Commission into aged care, a system the authors described as “besieged by neglect”, is starting to deliver: this month the Australian government announced