Articles for Tag: "seniors"

How laughter helps your brain 
How laughter helps your brain
New research suggests that humor can improve short-term memory in older adults.
Hip replacement helps patient climb mountain 
Hip replacement helps patient climb mountain
Read one man’s journey from having hip surgery to the top of Yosemite.
Can gardening be as good as exercise? 
Can gardening be as good as exercise?
Staying active and doing daily tasks may be key to improving cardiovascular health in older adults.
Exercise: Better late than never 
Exercise: Better late than never
Adults 65 years of age and older still benefit from starting an exercise regime, a new study says.
Best exercises for aging joints 
Best exercises for aging joints
You’ve always been a fitness buff all your life, but what happens when your joints say ‘no more?’
Can loneliness shorten your life? 
Can loneliness shorten your life?
Lonely seniors may be at a greater risk for premature death compared to those with satisfying relationships. Find out more.
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later 
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later
Brief mental training sessions help older adults prevent declines in daily function a decade later, according to a new study.