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This is a short article regarding the benefits of Pilates exercise for older adults. The average age participating in the study was 70.
“Research shows notable Pilates benefits for seniors. Study authors believes that Pilates training may reduce risk of falls.” Read the full article here.
This is a recent Health and Wellness article and video from the Mayo Clinic. Learn how exposure to high heat and humidity can lead to serious medical problems, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
“Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix”. Read the full article and watch the video here.
This article presents Guidelines from The Center For Disease Control about the risks of extreme heat to older people, and precautions they can take to protect themselves from the onset of heatstroke. Read the entire article here.
Researchers are reporting that swimming in cold water may reduce stress and anxiety. Experts say the anxiety reduction could help ease symptoms of menopause. Swimming in cold water may reduce menopausal symptoms, including stress, hot flashes, and aches, according to a new study published in Sage Journals.
The study included 1,114 women, 785 of whom were going through menopause. All swam in cold water to see if it would reduce symptoms from menopause. Link to the full article in Medical News Today.
A new study reports that maintaining a stable weight is linked with greater longevity in older women.
While human longevity appears to have an upper limit (the oldest age reliably recorded is the 122-year lifespan of a woman from France named Jeanne Calment) there are several things that can affect how likely we are to reach a ripe, old age.
Rock star, Mick Jagger shares how exercise and nutrition keeps him youthful and fit. If you’re someone who’s interested in learning more about health and wellness or how to look younger, this video is a must-watch. It’s an insightful and comprehensive look into the habits and routines of one of the most iconic figures in music history.
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