The National Institutes of Health announced October 19, 2011 that it, along with many other partners, had launched Go4Life, a campaign focusing on fitness for adults ages 50 and older. [...]
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Each September 23, the nation observes National Falls Prevention Awareness Day—a day and effort by the National Council on Aging to prevent and reduce falls among older Americans. [...] On June 28, 2011, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced releasing its new recommendations on the quantity and quality of exercise for adults. The position paper answers questions about not only how much exercise adults need, but also what types, including aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility. [...] Scientists have long known that regular exercise helps to ward off age-related health concerns, including heart disease. But a new study suggests that exercise might offer yet another health benefit. Older people who exercise at a moderate to intense level may be less likely to develop the small brain lesions, called “silent strokes.” [...] |
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