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Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?

Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?
What’s the big deal about social connections? Cultivate social connections is one of the nine lifestyle choices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. In fact, some experts believe that cultivating social connections provides more health and well-being benefits than any other lifestyle choice. These benefits include better cardiovascular and mental health and increased longevity, among…
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Older adults: Sit less, move more, live better

Older adults: Sit less, move more, live better
What’s the problem with excessive sitting? The proportion of older adults is increasing globally. Persons over age 60 may account for a quarter of the UK population in 2050. Older persons spend a disproportionately large amount of time in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting, which predict increased risk of worse health. Lots of daily sitting…
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Better Ways to Manage Blood Pressure

Better Ways to Manage Blood Pressure
Blood pressure management is getting worse, not better High blood pressure (aka hypertension) has the dubious distinction of being the most powerful risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause death. Data from 51,761 participants with an average age of 48 years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that the proportion of Americans…
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Interventions Can Boost Seniors’ Physical Activity

Interventions Can Boost Seniors’ Physical Activity
Why should seniors boost their physical activity? The size of the senior population in the US and other developed countries continues to grow. Seniors have disproportionately higher prevalence of chronic health conditions compared to younger persons. Increased levels of physical activity predict lower risk of developing chronic conditions. Self-management of chronic health conditions through increased…
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