wellness | Glowing Older

Nancy Griffin

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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,...