Tag Archives: Senior Health

Exercise can improve brain function in older adults

Older adults can improve their focus and attention by raising their fitness level, new research shows New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level. Jeffrey Burns, M.D., professor of neurology and co-director of the KU...
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Pet ownership and its potential benefits for older adults

Research published in Activities, Adaption & Aging calls for increased understanding about older adults, the relationship between pet ownership and health, and the current barriers which limit older adults’ chances to own a pet. The study, Fostering the Human-Animal Bond for Older Adults, goes into detail about physical and financial...
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