Replacing time on the couch with less than 10 minutes of moderate or intense physical activity can have a positive impact on cognitive function among middle-aged people, according to a new study ...

A randomized controlled trial conducted on elderly individuals shows that an improvement in physical fitness and cognition can be achieved by increasing daily physical activity to a certain level. The ...

After an explanation of the importance of increasing physical activity and receiving an accelerometer, study participants who were encouraged to set goals, keep track of their progress and who ...

Self-monitoring of physical activity with an accelerometer and feedback is an effective tool to improve physical activity in elderly people requiring long-term support. The Kobe University study is ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how even short bursts of activity can improve your health, especially ...

Anastasia Plyugina, program director, says of her seniors with dementia, “When they leave here they are smiling.” ...

Inquiry, Vol. 58 (January-December 2021), pp. 1-9 (9 pages) This study aimed to investigate factors affecting blood glucose control among middle-aged and older diabetic patients taking medications or ...

Many caregivers are moving away from traditional life alert systems and switching to RightAssist, an activity monitoring ...