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Physical Activity and Dementia
A 5-yr study of elderly subjects (mean age 75 yrs) showed that those who were most active during the day (doing chores, etc.) had the lowest rate of cognitive impairment (Arch Intern Med, 2011).












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Mobile App

Our innovative and award-winning app "Exercise Calorie Converter" converts the calories in restaurant foods and beverages into minutes of exercise.

Version 3.0 -- released in Spring 2017 -- offers more restaurants, over 6000 foods and beverages, a Quick-Check tool for foods not in the database, and some cool sharing functions. (NOTE: Version 3.3 was released February 2018.)

MAKE SMARTER CHOICES WHEN YOU DINE OUT!





Today's Featured Topics



Sports Nutrition vs. General Nutrition
Every 5 years, the federal government issues a revised "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." These are good guidelines to follow. However, if you exercise vigorously, there are several dietary details that should be modified. An example is the amount of sodium in your diet. To learn more, read our review: "Why Sports Nutrition Is Different"

Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?
Some may not equate balance with fitness, however balance is an important goal of an exercise plan, especially for older clients. Falls are the #1 cause of hip fracture in the elderly; balance training can help to prevent falls. Read more about it in: "Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?"

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the medical term for a severe muscle injury resulting from an exercise session that is too intense. It doesn't matter if you are sedentary, a weekend warrior, or an elite athlete. It can strike anyone who works a muscle group too hard. Learn more about this serious condition in: "Exertional Rhabdomyolysis"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Fitness Over Fifty"
AUTHOR:  Dutta C, Ory M
LENGTH:  134 pages
LIST PRICE:  $19.95

"Fitness Over Fifty" is an exercise guide from the National Institute on Aging. This is an excellent resource. It covers a lot of useful material in a short, easy-to-use book. Recommended for older adults looking for an exercise guide with large photos.
Read our review...





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