Workplace Yoga & Meditation Reduce Stress
Researchers at Ohio State University conducted a pilot study that evaluated the impact of a workplace meditation and yoga program on stress. Improvements in stress awareness and perceived stress resulted from participating in the program. For full story, click here.
Motivators for Adhering to a Sustained Walking Program
Researchers in the U.K. published a study outlining the factors that lead to successfully sustaining a physical activity program. For full story, click here.
Western Older Adults Feel Younger, Healthier
A Pew Research Center recent poll indicates that in the U.S., West-dwelling adults, 65 years old or older, are more likely to feel healthier and younger than their peers in the East. For full story, click here.
Elder Self-Neglect & Abuse Linked to Increased Risk of Death
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirmed the link between self-neglect, abuse, and all-cause mortality. For full story, click here.
Health Characteristics of Adults 55 & Older
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report outlines health trends for adults 55 years old and older from 2004 to 2007 and suggests that health disparities exist for older adults. For full story, click here.
The Link Between Depression, Inflammation & Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
New research suggests that pain is a symptom that is influenced by depression and inflammation for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For full story, click here.
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Caregiver Depression
Researchers at the University of British Columbia examined how much spousal mood impacts the disease course of persons living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The spouse plays a key role because his/her emotional well-being has been shown to have an impact on reports of chronic pain and increased disease progression. For full story, click here.
Developing the Nutrient-Rich Foods Index
Researchers published an article outlining the development and validation of the Nutrient-Rich Foods (NRF) Index, which provides nutrient profiles for foodstuffs so that consumers may make informed choices about food quality. For full story, click here.
Ask Medicare
The Department of Health and Human Services created a Web-based information center called Ask Medicare, which is designed to help caregivers navigate the Medicare system for their loved ones. For full story, click here.
Walk with Mather LifeWays & the Alzheimer’s Association
On Sunday, September 13, 2009, you can join Mather LifeWays volunteers who are participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, which is taking place along the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago at Montrose Ave. Beach. For full story, click here.
| Contributors | |
| Richard Shank | Editor |
| Joanne Malleta | Staff Writer |
| Courtney Gilstrap-Judy | Staff Writer |
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