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January 2019|WHI News & Research
2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Moving more and sitting less benefits everyone regardless of age or current fitness level. Physical activity can help people feel better, function better, and sleep better.
See Chapter 5 for more on Active Older Adults.
Step Volume and Mortality in Older Women
Women who averaged approximately 4400 steps/d had lower mortality rates....
Light Physical Activity and Heart Disease in Older Women
All daily life physical activity has a role in preventing heart disease....
What YOU Can Do To Prevent Falls
Simple tips to reduce your risk of falling
Fall Prevention Checklist for Your Home
Use this checklist to find and fix hazards in your home
Postural Hypotension: What It Is and How To Manage It
What are the symptoms and causes and how to manage them
Light physical activity and mortality in women aged 63 to 99
Common daily activities done by older, such as walking to the mailbox, strolling...
The Science of Gratitude
Read more on how researchers have developed ways to conceptualize gratitude...
Counting Blessings vs Burdens
For readers who want an in-depth scientific perspective on gratitude,...
Sedentary lifestyle in older women 'ages body cells'
Women who lead a sedentary lifestyle have faster-aging cells than those...
This Woman is Strong and Healthy at 90. Here's How She Does It.
At 90, Jane Josephs exercises at the YMCA every morning. She is a Women's...
Sitting Too Much Ages You By 8 Years
Sitting too much during the day has been linked to a host of diseases, from...
The Relationship of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity...
Results from the Women's Health Initiative study on prolonged sitting...
Health advice is less irritating if you’re mindful
Mindfulness is usually defined as having awareness of the present moment...
Why Swimming Is The Best Exercise Ever
Swimming is a way to fit cardio into your workout routine without putting...
More evidence on the importance of physical activity for older adults
A study published
A 2-Minute Walk May Counter the Harms of Sitting
A new study suggests that even a few minutes per hour of moving instead of...
Perceiving oneself as less physically active is linked to a shorter lifespan
Research finds that people who think they are less active than others in...
Older people need regular exercise, and studies find they are better off for it
Older people have much to gain from regular exercise...