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Nancy Griffin
May 31, 20242 min read
A Mediterranean Diet Can Ease Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
Study showed when older people adhered to a Mediterranean diet their symptoms of stress and anxiety declined regardless of their age,...
Nancy Griffin
May 26, 20242 min read
Resistance Training Good for the Brain as Well as the Body
Lifting Weights improves brain function, slows down cognitive decline and lessen depressive symptoms. Studies indicate that resistance...
Nancy Griffin
May 25, 20242 min read
Hugs Can Relieve Pain, Anxiety, and Depression, New Study Finds
Touch administered by objects such as social robots, stuffed animals, and body pillows also showed a measurable positive effect, albeit...
nancy1096
Mar 17, 20243 min read
Get up and Move! New Study Shows Sedentary Behavior Increases Mortality Risk
Risk of death increased by 30% for older women who sit for 11.7 hours or more per day, regardless of whether they exercise vigorously....
Nancy Griffin
Dec 16, 20233 min read
Vigorous Physical Activity Can Lower Risk of Dementia Deaths
New study show participating in vigorous physical activity reduces Alzheimer’s disease-related death compared to moderate physical...
nancy1096
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Two Thirds of Older Americans Regret Not Taking Care of their Health Earlier
Results also show that while most seniors tend to follow their doctor’s orders (79%), 14% will stray from their advice. The most common...
Nancy Griffin
Sep 16, 20234 min read
Volunteering, Work, Education and Community Matter Most to Older Adults
McKinsey Health Institute study of those 55+ across 21 countries finds agreement about importance of having purpose, managing stress,...
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