Skeletal muscle accumulates intramuscular fat through age and obesity. Muscle quality, a measure of muscle strength per unit size, decreases in these conditions. It is not clear how fat influences this loss in performance. Changes to structural parameters …
A few simple health measures can estimate your “fitness age” — whether your body is biologically older — or younger — than your chronological age.
Dementia affects 47 million individuals worldwide, and assuming the status quo is projected to rise to 150 million by 2050. Prevention of age-related …
Exercise supports brain health in part by enhancing hippocampal function. The leading hypothesis is that muscles release factors when they contract (e…
Background To assess how timing, frequency and maintenance of being physically active, spanning over 30 years in adulthood, is associated with later-life cognitive function. Methods…
Numerous studies have revealed the beneficial effects of regular exercise across a variety of mental health measures. Although a great deal of attention has been…
Objective To estimate the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms compared with non-active control groups and to determine the moderating effects of exercise on depression…
Growing Bolder is a multichannel media platform redefining aging by sharing the inspiration & resources to make the rest of your life the best of…
Growing Bolder is a multichannel media platform redefining aging by sharing the inspiration & resources to make the rest of your life the best of…
New childhood obesity treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics urge more proactive, intensive treatment. Here’s what parents need to know.
