Physical Wellness
Short-term incentives for exercise may result in prolonged enhancements in physical activity levels
Adults at risk of heart disease who received daily prompts or incentives to increase their activity levels managed to boost their daily step count by over 1,500 steps after a…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Physical Wellness
Physical Fitness Drives Better Work Outcomes
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä has found that maintaining regular leisure-time physical activity from a young age…
Research Identifies Exercise Types That Target Body Fat in Older Adults
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the most effective form of exercise for reducing body fat while preserving muscle mass…
Safety Concerns: Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs and Falls in Older Adults
New research from Murdoch University’s School of Allied Health, conducted in collaboration with the Health Futures Institute, has found that…
Total daily step count plays a greater role in supporting healthy ageing in older women than stepping frequency
New research suggests that taking at least 4000 steps on just one or two days each week is linked with…
Amino acid supplement could help older adults get more out of their exercise routine
Feeling drained can make even light exercise feel daunting, and this tendency becomes more noticeable as people grow older. The…
Short, Frequent Exercise Sessions Could Improve Fitness in Sedentary Adults
A new analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that “exercise snacks” — short bursts of physical…
Research links physical activity to lower rates of depression and insomnia in ageing smokers
Regular weekly exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risks of depression and sleep disturbances, bringing…
Stride into Digital Incentives
Walking is universally acknowledged as a simple yet powerful form of physical activity, offering extensive health benefits ranging from improved…