Exercising with depression can reduce Parkinson’s risk, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
Exercising before and after being diagnosed with depression can reduce the risk for Parkinson’s disease — a risk that goes up if you stop, according to a new study.
Regular exercise significantly lowers risk of death from flu, pneumonia: study
By
John Roszkowski
May 23, 2023
Adults who engage in regular aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity are at significantly lower risk of death from the flu or pneumonia, a new study found.
HHS releases physical activity recommendations for older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 31, 2023
Staying active is imperative for older adults. Unfortunately, less than 15% of them meet activity standards. That’s why the federal government recently shared recommendations to help people over the...
Hospital-to-home plans can improve frailty in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 19, 2023
Results of a recent trial show that hospital-to-home self-managed exercise and nutrition plans can help older adults prone to frailty — or those who are already frail — in the long run.
Lower osteoarthritis risk, pain with strength training, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 25, 2023
Lifting weights and strength training lowered knee pain and osteoarthritis by about 20% in older adults, a new analysis published on Monday in Arthritis & Rheumatology found.
Work out with your spouse? You may not move as much, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 21, 2024
Working out with a buddy seems to be like a win-win, but that may not be the case. Older adults who exercise with their spouses have lower physical activity levels than those who workout solo, according...
Bill would create federal Parkinson’s disease council
By
Kristen Fischer
May 28, 2024
The US Senate and House of Representatives have approved the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which is expected to receive presidential approval next. The initiative ultimately would create a federal...
Pandemic has taken significant toll on patients with dementia, geriatricians say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 26, 2022
The pandemic has hastened the cognitive decline of patients with dementia in unprecedented ways, doctors confirm. Despite rising cases, clinicians must emphasize socialization, they say.
‘Surprising’ study results find moderate exercise may worsen Alzheimer’s
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 18, 2018
Moderate exercise, long thought to be a tool in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease, may actually hasten symptoms if done regularly after diagnosis, a new study suggests.