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Latest Publications and Research on Exercise for Seniors


J Bodyw Mov Ther      

Effects of Dance/Movement Training vs. Aerobic Exercise Training on cognition, physical fitness and quality of life in older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

Esmail A, Vrinceanu T, Lussier M, Predovan D, Berryman N, Houle J, Karelis A, Grenier S, Minh Vu TT, Villalpando JM, Bherer L

It is generally accepted that physical activity promotes healthy aging. Recent studies suggest dance could also benefit cognition and physical health ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Int J Environ Res Public Health      

Adhering to the 2017 Dutch Physical Activity Guidelines: A Trend over Time 2001-2018.

Duijvestijn M, van den Berg SW, Wendel-Vos GCW

Recently, new physical activity (PA) guidelines were adopted in the Netherlands consisting of two components: (1) addressing duration of moderate and ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Eur Rev Aging Phys Act      

Effect of 9?weeks continuous vs. interval aerobic training on plasma BDNF levels, aerobic fitness, cognitive capacity and quality of life among seniors with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Enette L, Vogel T, Merle S, Valard-Guiguet AG, Ozier-Lafontaine N, Neviere R, Leuly-Joncart C, Fanon JL, Lang PO

Evidence suggests that aerobic-type training confers physical benefits and appears to contribute positively to brain health. This study aims to compar ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Cancer Control      

A Pilot Study of a Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Chinese American Cancer Survivors.

Deng F, Chen D, Swartz MC, Sun H

Although Asian Americans generally have the lowest cancer incidence rates and mortality rates, cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian Americ ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Bone      

Factors associated with bone microstructural alterations assessed by HR-pQCT in long-term HIV-infected individuals.

Foreman SC, Wu PH, Kuang R, John MD, Tien PC, Link TM, Krug R, Kazakia GJ

In adults with long-term HIV infection, low bone density and increased fracture risk have emerged as significant comorbidities. Our aim was to assess ... Read More

Source: PubMed
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