Category: Exercise

Exercise Classes Decrease Lonliness and Social Isolation In Older Adults

July 10, 2024

This article from News-Medical.net, addresses the physical and emotional importance of older adults participating in group fitness classes. Taking regular exercise classes prevents lonliness, that may lead to depression, anxiety or losing the will to live.

“Older adults who joined group exercise classes experienced decreased loneliness and social isolation, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes have continued virtually since March, and early results suggest the online versions are also effective”. Read the full article here.

How Extreme Heat and Humidity Affect Your Health

July 9, 2024

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.

How Adults 65 And Older Can Stay Safe During Extreme Heat and Humidity

July 9, 2024

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.

  • People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems.
  • If you’re an older adult or a caretaker, review this page for information on how you or the person you’re caring for can stay safe during the heat.Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature.
  • They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat.

Cold Water Swimming May Reduce Menopause Symptoms/Study

July 8, 2024

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.