Exercise guide for seniors

The National Institute on Aging has updated its recommendations for those over the age of 55. Based on advice from a 12 member panel of experts, they have expanded their target audience to include those older adults that might not think they can be physically active.

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Brain training improves memory and attention, with lasting effects

(Chicago, IL) May 1, 2009 – Older adults can improve memory and attention by training on computerized brain exercises according to study data presented today at the annual meeting of the American Geriatrics Society in Chicago. Elizabeth Zelinski, PhD, lead investigator on the study and a professor at the University of Southern California, also reported on new data showing that the gains persist months after the training ended.

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Sharp at any age: exercise to reverse cognitive decline

We know that there a lot of great reasons to stay active and physically fit, but in our culture most of the attention goes to the relationship between activity and our appearance.

Exercise has so many other really valuable benefits, beyond a healthy physical appearance, that we need an occasional reality check.

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