Exercise may preserve motor skills in aging adults
A Rush University study of 167 adults aged 60 to 96 finds higher daily activity links to better motor function and suggests physical activity may offset brain white matter damage. The study used MRI scans, daily activity monitoring, and 11 motor tests to assess grip, pinch, tapping, and lower body function.
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Debra A. Fleischman
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago
Fleischman
Reuters Health
Richard Camicioli
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Canada
Joe Verghese
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York City
Naps May Boost Immunity in Sleep Deprived Men
A small study of 11 healthy young men found that two 30 minute naps after a period of sleep restriction prevented norepinephrine spikes and kept interleukin 6 at normal levels, suggesting short naps can offset some immune and stress effects of sleep debt. The researchers call naps a possible powerful counter measure, pending real life testing.
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Brice Faraut
Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne Paris Cité
France
Faraut
Michael Grandner
University of Pennsylvania
Grandner
Reuters Health
Simple, affordable paths to healthy aging say Ayati
Ayati promotes easy routines for seniors focusing on enjoyable workouts and simple diets without costly gyms. He warns against unnecessary supplements and overmedication, sharing patient stories to illustrate how proper evaluation and lifestyle choices improve well being.
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Ayati
Iran
United States
American Geriatrics Society
Ayatt
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